Lost ball or not

[tubbyrob]

So quick question and any input would be appreciated. We were out playing a late round acouple days ago and a question came up. A buddy of mine tee'd off and hit it stright down the middle there was no dennying that the ball was flying stright. We all agreed the the flight of the ball was stright on but because it was getting dark we dident see it all the way. We searched up and down the with no luck. Does he need to take a lost ball penelty?

[billm408]

Yup.
Although open to interpretation as evidenced here http://thesandtrap.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24635

[anthonykim3]

yes keep it short a sweet if you don't find it your hitting 3 of the tee or hit a provisonal

[buttuh]

Yes, if you can't find it then it's a lost ball.

[Marmitetoo]

Happened to me once too.
6 Witnesses! We all agreed where we knew the ball to have landed, but none of us could find it. It really hurts, I know.
But hey! The once that bounce off the trees and back into the fairway make up for it.

But Yep! Penalty Stroke. Lost Ball

Steve