Basically the player whose ball is in motion will absorb the penalty when collision between balls takes place in
the putting green
. It is going to be a 2-stroke penalty against the golfer whose stroke caused the collision. The golfer whose ball was at rest when struck will not be penalized.
What happens if you accidentally hit your ball?
If you accidentally hit your ball during a practice swing on the putting green, under Rule 13.1d (1)
you are able to replace it wihout a penalty
, but remember, anywhere else on the course – fairways, bunkers etc – whether you meant to hit your ball or not, it's going to cost you a shot.
What happens when 2 balls hit each other?
If both balls are on the green
In match play, under Rule 19-5, there is actually
no penalty for the collision
. In stroke play, though, there is a two-stroke penalty to the player who hit the shot that led to the collision with the ball at rest. Under this scenario, the same thing still happens to next shots.
What happens if someone hits your ball on the green?
In stroke play only, if both balls lay on the putting green prior to the stroke,
the player making the stroke incurs a penalty of two strokes
(Rule 19-5a). … In order to avoid a penalty, a player may ask another player to mark the position and lift his ball on the putting green before making his stroke (Rule 22).
What is the rule for unplayable lie in golf?
If you find your ball in play, but in a circumstance where you are not able to make a swing or advance the ball, then you are always entitled to claim an unplayable lie. Under this rule, you incur a one-stroke penalty, but
are permitted to take relief from your troubling situation
.
Can you carry a spare golf ball in your pocket?
It is perfectly legal to have another ball in your pocket
, keeping warm and using it on the next hole. Of course you notify your playing partners of the change of ball. A ball can also be changed at any time if you deem it is in such a poor condition etc but the ball cannot be used again during that round.
Can you touch your golf ball to identify it?
If a ball might be yours but you cannot identify it as it lies,
you may lift the ball to identify it
. But the spot of the ball must first be marked, and the ball must not be cleaned more than needed to identify it (except on the putting green).
Is it a penalty if you knock your ball off the tee?
Knocking the ball off the tee by accident is not intent to hit the ball so it doesn't count as a stroke. Put
the ball back on the tee and hit away with no penalty
. The teeing area is a special part of the golf course.
Can you clean your ball when taking relief?
When you lift your ball from anywhere else it may always be cleaned except when you lift it: To see if it is cut or cracked –
cleaning is not allowed
. To identify it – cleaning is allowed only as needed to identify it. Because it interferes with play – cleaning is not allowed.
Can you mark your ball before everyone is on the green?
There is no obligation for a player to mark unless asked
, and it's only been in modern times that players were required to mark even if their ball is dead in the line of another putting player. Not that long ago, the “stymie” was very much a part of match play and golf strategy.
Can you switch balls on the green?
You can always use a new ball when starting a hole. You can also substitute a different ball any time you are taking relief, including both free and penalty relief. … On the putting green however,
when you mark and lift your ball, you must replace that same ball to finish out the hole
.
Can you move your ball in the fairway?
If your ball is in the fairway and you accidentally kick and move it, that will be a
one-stroke penalty
and the ball must be replaced on its original spot.
Can you move your golf ball out of a divot?
Answer:
No, you cannot move a golf ball out of a divot hole
even when that divot is in the fairway – at least, not without penalty. (You can declare the ball unplayable, assess yourself a 1-stroke penalty, and drop.) This is probably one of the more disliked rules in the game by golfers of all skill levels.
Can you declare any ball unplayable?
Whether a Ball Is ‘Unplayable' Is Solely Up to Golfer to Decide. Fact is,
a golfer can declare any ball unplayable
, at any time, for any reason, and anywhere on the course other than in a penalty area (a water hazard or any other area marked with red stakes or yellow stakes). The penalty is one stroke.
What is the new drop rule in golf?
The new stroke-and-distance local rule allows
players the option of dropping in the fairway if they so choose
. Players must find where their ball went out of bounds and create an imaginary perpendicular to the fairway, no closer to the hole. From there, you can now drop anywhere within two club-lengths behind the line.
What do PGA pros carry in their back pocket?
The yardage book
are ubiquitous on the PGA Tour. Players and caddies carry them in their pockets and consult them before each shot. They show yardages to various targets on each hole, different points of elevation, and a close-up of the green that shows detailed contours and yardages.
