5. Obstructions
a. General
Clarifying status of objects that may be obstructions (Rule 24) Declaring any construction to be an integral part of the course and, accordingly, not an obstruction, e.g., built-up sides of teeing grounds, putting greens and bunkers (Rules 24 and 33-2a).
b. Stones in Bunkers
Allowing the removal of stones in bunkers by declaring them to be "movable obstructions" (Rule 24-1).
c. Roads and Paths
(i) Declaring artificial surfaces and sides of roads and paths to be integral parts of the course, or
(ii) Providing relief of the type afforded under Rule 24-2b from roads and paths not having artificial surfaces and sides if they could unfairly affect play.
d. Immovable Obstructions Close to Putting Green
Providing relief from intervention by immovable obstructions on or within two club-lengths of the putting green when the ball lies within two club-lengths of the obstruction.
e. Protection of Young Trees
Providing relief for the protection of young trees.
f. Temporary Obstructions
Providing relief from interference by temporary obstructions (e.g., grandstands, television cables and equipment, etc).