OK, having checked my book, moveable obstructions within a hazard may be moved.
That said, in his original query, the stake in question did not interefere with his stance or swing, only his intended path. As such, he was not entitled to relief under rule 24. His options were to play it as it lie or proceed to take relief under rule 26.
So, I recant on my original opening remark "because you were actually IN the water hazard you are not entitled to any relief from any obstruction moveable or not."
Thanks for pointing out my deficiencies, maybe I won't post any more for fear of saying the wrong thing...
Either that or best I get a lawyer to proof read all my posts in future...
Cheers
