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Line of Play - Definition from the Rules of Golf

By Brent Kelley, About.com

Definition: Definitions from the Official Rules of Golf appear courtesy of the USGA.

Line of Play: The "line of play" is the direction that the player wishes his ball to take after a stroke, plus a reasonable distance on either side of the intended direction. The line of play extends vertically upward from the ground, but does not extend beyond the hole.

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