White Stakes

Boundary markers that indicate out-of-bounds areas on golf courses, marking the limits of the playable course area. When a ball crosses beyond white stakes, it is considered out-of-bounds, requiring the player to re-hit from the previous location with a one-stroke penalty (stroke and distance). White stakes are part of the standardized golf course marking system and help define the boundaries between the golf course and adjacent properties, roads, or restricted areas. Players must learn to identify and respect these boundaries to avoid penalty strokes.