Stymy vs. Stymie — What's the Difference?

Alternative spelling of stymie

A stymie is an obsolete rule in the sport of golf. It legislated for the situation where a player's ball lay behind or blocked by another player's ball; the blocked player was not afforded relief.

Alternative spelling of stymie

To be an obstacle to; prevent the advancement or success of; thwart or stump

Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of;

An obstacle or obstruction.

(Sports) A situation in golf in which an opponent's ball obstructs the line of play of one's own ball on the putting green.

(golf) A situation where an opponent's ball is directly in the way of one's own ball and the hole, on the putting green (abolished 1952).

(by extension) An obstacle or obstruction.

To thwart or stump; to cause to fail or to leave hopelessly puzzled, confused, or stuck.

(golf) To bring into the position of, or impede by, a stymie.

The position of two balls on the putting green such that, being more than six inches apart, one ball lies directly between the other and the hole at which the latter must be played; also, the act of bringing the balls into this position.

To bring into the position of, or impede by, a stymie.

A situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole

A thwarting and distressing situation

Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of;