Yellow Stakes

Boundary markers that designate water hazards on golf courses, indicating areas where special rules apply if a ball enters the hazard. Yellow stakes mark regular water hazards (such as ponds, streams, or ditches) where players have specific relief options including playing the ball as it lies, dropping behind the hazard, or returning to the previous shot location with penalty strokes. The color coding system helps golfers quickly identify hazard types and understand their relief options. Yellow stakes are part of the standardized golf course marking system established by golf's governing bodies.