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Answer to this week's Rules Question:  

The correct answer is B - Note to Rule 23 and Decision 23-1/5.5.   The butterfly is considered to be in the bunker and because it is, by definition, a loose impediment, the player may not touch or physically remove the insect from the ball (Rule 13-4c).  However, as the butterfly is animate and capable of moving on its own, the player may take action, such as waving his hand or a club or a towel, to encourage the butterfly to move.  If the butterfly moves, there is no penalty provided the player has not touched the insect or the ground in the bunker, or moved another loose impediment in the bunker.