Im new to this forum so I spent some time reading some previous posts and found a post that was interesting. Some guy here was quoting the USGA handbook and blasting someone else about following it to the letter. I think it had something to do with advice on the course. I guess my question is do alot of you play the USGA handbook to the letter? If I end up with a lie near a tree root or a rock or something I could damage my club or my bones I move it as little as possible so that neither occur. Now I know theoretically it's a violation but most of us are just weekend golfers. I count every shot and don't even roll the ball in the fairway but seems kind of stupid to risk injury or damage. I mean realistically you can't even tell your playing partners what club your using. Just curious as to how you all get through the round.