Tag:golf=water_hazard
 golf = water_hazard
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A water hazard at a golf course, usually marked by yellow stakes or lines. 
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A water hazard is a natural obstacle, such as ponds, lakes, river and streams, designed to add difficulty to a golf course. Usually marked by yellow stakes or lines, they are covered by specific rules. Nowadays it is known as yellow penalty area.
Before 2019, the name water hazard for area with stakes was used. After 2019 it is now called penalty area marked with yellow stakes, see [1][2]
- Penalty areas may therefore include areas such as deserts, jungles, lava rock fields, etc.
- The term “hazard” is no longer used in the Rules.
The naming of water hazard is still used becuase it is prevalent in the database and it is often water on most courses.
How to map
Tag the feature with golf=water_hazard.
If mapping a pond or lake, draw an area 
around the ground and additionally add both natural=water and the appropriate water=* tag.
If mapping rivers, streams or ditches draw either a single linear way 
and add the appropriate waterway=* tag, or as a polygon representing the banks of the feature and add both natural=water and the appropriate water=* tag.
Common mapping pitfalls
For mapping errors of golf features refer to Common mapping pitfalls
See also
Possible tagging mistakes
References
- ↑ Purpose of Rule: Rule 17 is a specific Rule for penalty areas, which are bodies of water or other areas defined by the Committee where a ball is often lost or unable to be played. For one penalty stroke, players may use specific relief options to play a ball from outside the penalty area.
- ↑ Major Change: Areas the Committee May Mark as Penalty AreasGolf's New Rules