Out of Bounds or Lost Ball

If a ball is lost or out of bounds, the player may take relief with a two-stroke penalty instead of stroke and distance. (Watch Video:  https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/rules-hub/rules-modernization/major-changes/golfs-new-rules-stroke-and-distance.html

Relief must be in the general area, not closer to the hole. Once dropped, the original ball is out of play, even if found. This rule cannot be used if the ball is in a penalty area or if a provisional ball has been played.