There are some things in golf that seem a little unfair. Finding a divot hole in the middle of the fairway and having to play it as it lies feels harsh. Being forced to take a penalty drop from a fully flooded bunker is also a tough break.
But there are other scenarios when the Rules can come to your aid and potentially save you a shot, or maybe more. A key Rule to know with this in mind is Rule 16. It focuses on situations where you might get free relief from abnormal course conditions as well as from dangerous animal conditions and an embedded ball.
