We are reintroducing the lease improvement on all mowed areas. A ball lying on a closely mowed area, such as a fairway, may be lifted without penalty and cleaned. Before lifting the ball, the player must mark its position. After lifting the ball, the player must place it on a spot within one scorecard length of and not nearer the hole than where it originally lay, which is not in a hazard or on the putting green. A player may place the ball only once, and it is in play when placed. (Rule 14.2b) Handicap rules apply as normal. Temporary local rule - relief in unscratched bunkers
Areas in bunkers where the sand has not been raked/smoothed are treated as areas under repair. There is no interference if the condition only interferes with the player's stance. Relief under Rule 16.1c.
The local rule can ONLY be used under the current conditions, and only until DGU revokes the option. Read the expanded version here