Poison Ivy: A Real Danger On The Golf Course??? If your golf shot lands in the middle of a poison ivy patch, is this considered a “dangerous situation” where the player may drop another ball in a safer area without penalty? No. According to USGA rules, poison ivy is not considered a “dangerous situation”. Situations deemed dangerous on the USGA website include live rattlesnakes & beehives.
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Poison Ivy: A Real Danger On The Golf Course??? If your golf shot lands in the middle of a poison ivy patch, is this considered a “dangerous situation” where the player may drop another ball in a safer area without penalty? No. According to USGA rules, poison ivy is not considered a “dangerous situation”. Situations deemed dangerous on the USGA website include live rattlesnakes & beehives.
