In addition, free maximum available relief is also permissible here if an abnormal course condition, such as temporary water, intervenes on your line of play (see Rule 16.1d). If, for example ...
Temporary water Temporary water is one of four ‘abnormal ... because there is likely to be more debris lying around on the golf course in the winter as a result of the most recent named storm ...
My ball is in a fairway in a puddle of water (temporary water) – what are my options ... drop your original ball or another ball away from the puddle and within one club-length of that point not ...