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First place individual champion, Captain Jon Rahm of Legion XIII celebrates on the 18th green after the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City at Club de Golf Chapultepec on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Naucalpan, Mexico. (Photo by Jon Ferrey/LIV Golf)

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My ball was deflected by a robot mower – do I have to play it as it lies?

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By Steve Carroll | Apr 14, 2026

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By Jonathan Taylor | May 8, 2026

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