When your ball is in a penalty area, can you get free relief from an immovable artificial object?

When a ball is in a penalty area, a player is not permitted to take free relief from an immovable artificial object. The rules of golf specify that the only option available when your ball is in a penalty area is to either play the ball as it lies or to take relief by exiting the penalty area, if applicable.

Immovable objects like concrete cart paths or sprinkler heads have specific rules regarding relief, but these do not apply in penalty areas. Thus, seeking free relief from an immovable object while your ball is in a penalty area is not allowed. This is important for maintaining the integrity of the game's flow and ensuring that players deal with the challenges presented by such areas directly.