Golf - green keepers hose?

Question

Is the green keepers hose a movable or immovable object

May i move the hose or do i have to drop away from it?

Answer 1

It is a moveable obstruction rule is:

a. If the ball does not lie in or on the obstruction, the obstruction may be removed. If the ball moves, it must be replaced, and there is no penalty, provided that the movement of the ball is directly attributable to the removal of the obstruction. Otherwise, Rule 18-2a applies.

b. If the ball lies in or on the obstruction, the ball may be lifted and the obstruction removed.  The ball must through the green or in a hazard be dropped, or on the putting green be placed, as near as possible to the spot directly under the place where the ball lay in or on the obstruction, but not nearer the hole.

The ball may be cleaned when lifted under this Rule.s it is a moveable obstruction and is covered by this rule

Answer 2

If you can move it, it is considered a movable obstruction. you may move it with no penalty.

Answer 3

Missm,

I believe the hose is classified "Greenkeeper's leavings", and as such entitles you to a free drop.