Chad Homo's Tree Troubles

Sawasdee Ka, today we have a question from Chad Homo. Chad asks:” I was distracted by a real hunk when at the 100 yard marker. Because of this I skanked my 3 iron up a tree. When I got to the tree I could see a ball but wasn’t sure if it was mine. What is the ruling?

Chad, we too have been distracted by hunks, but not while holding a 3 iron at the 100 yard marker. If you couldn’t identify the ball as yours, then you must declare it lost. If you somehow identified it, then you could take an unplayable lie. Hope you had luck with the hunk!