You are correct and the decision that refers to this is 24-2b/6 and 24-2b/7


24-2b/7
Q. A Player's ball lies behind an immovable obstruction. The obstruction interferes with the player's swingand also intervenes on his line of play. In obtaining relief from interference with his swing, must the player drop the ball in such a position that intervention on the line of play is maintained.

A. No. Since the obstruction interferes with the player's swing, the player is entitled to relief under Rule 24-2b. If, in proceeding under this Rule, the player could drop the ball in a place which would also avoid intervention on his line of play, he is entitled to do so.