Sand trap plunged under lip options?

[Mlana]

hi, My son Had a tournament last week and he had a plunged lie under the lip of the sand trap. It took him 5 shots to get it out and ruined his round. Is there a way to take an unplayable lie in a situation like this? If so what are the drop rules in a trap? Thanks

[Rulesman]

Rule 28 - Ball Unplayable

The player may deem his ball unplayable at any place on the course , except when the ball is in a water hazard . The player is the sole judge as to whether his ball is unplayable.

If the player deems his ball to be unplayable, he must, under penalty of one stroke :

a. Proceed under the stroke and distance provision of Rule 27-1 by playing a ball as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was last played (see Rule 20-5 ); or

b. Drop a ball behind the point where the ball lay, keeping that point directly between the hole and the spot on which the ball is dropped, with no limit to how far behind that point the ball may be dropped; or

c. Drop a ball within two club-lengths of the spot where the ball lay, but not nearer the hole .

If the unplayable ball is in a bunker , the player may proceed under Clause a, b or c. If he elects to proceed under Clause b or c, a ball must be dropped in the bunker .

When proceeding under this Rule, the player may lift and clean his ball or substitute a ball.

[wadesworld]

This is one of the most advantageous rules in golf, but yet one of the most underutilized in my opinion.  If your ball is truly in a horrific position, you're often looking at a less than 10% chance of getting it out at all, and if you manage to do so, it's likely not going to be in a spot for a realistic up and down. A large number is likely the reality.

On the other hand, if you have a good bunker game and take the unplayable with a smart drop, you stand a good chance of getting yourself into a position to have a realistic shot to get up and down.

[Rulesman]

hi,

My son Had a tournament last week and he had a plunged lie under the lip of the sand trap. It took him 5 shots to get it out and ruined his round. Is there a way to take an unplayable lie in a situation like this? If so what are the drop rules in a trap?

Thanks

Incidentally, did he try playing out sideways (or backwards). Many people believe it is infra dig or chickening out.