Q. Larry was playing on a course in South Georgia that had previously been a farm. To add to the ambiance, or maybe because the removal would cost to much, an old barn was situated adjacent to the fairway. Larry who normally could not hit the broad side of a barn landed in a position with the barn between him and the green. Larry said, "No problem" and proceeded to open the doors of a barn to enable him to play a shot through the barn. Can he do that without penalty?
What, is the correct ruling?
A. One stroke penalty, replay the ball from original position.
B. Two stroke penalty, replay the ball from original position.
C. There is no penalty, Larry's action is permitted.
The correct answer: C. There is no penalty. The barn is an immovable obstruction but the doors were movable and may be opened. The same thing would apply to windows if they can be opened/moved.