Remove a movable obstruction (see Rule 15.2),.Mark the spot of the ball or lift or replace the ball, when allowed to do so (see Rules 14.1 and 14.2),.Requires or allows the player to drop or place a ball again or to play a ball from a different place.Įxception 2 – Accidental Movement Before Ball Is Found: There is no penalty when the player accidentally causes the ball to move while trying to find or identify it (see Rule 7.4).Įxception 3 – Accidental Movement on Putting Green: There is no penalty when the player accidentally causes the ball to move on the putting green (see Rule 13.1d), no matter how that happens.Įxception 4 – Accidental Movement Anywhere Except on Putting Green While Applying Rule: There is no penalty when the player accidentally causes the ball to move anywhere except on the putting green while taking reasonable actions to:.Requires a moved ball to be replaced on its original spot, or.Allows the ball to be lifted and then replaced on its original spot,.If the player lifts or deliberately touches his or her ball at rest or causes it to move, the player gets one penalty stroke.Įxception 1 – Player Allowed to Lift or Move Ball: There is no penalty when the player lifts the ball or causes it to move under a Rule that: In applying this standard, all reasonably available information must be considered, which means all information the player knows or can get with reasonable effort and without unreasonably delaying play. If it is not known or virtually certain that at least one of these was the cause, the ball is treated as having been moved by natural forces.The player, the opponent or an outside influence is treated as having caused the ball to move only if it is known or virtually certain to be the cause.(2) “Known or Virtually Certain” Standard for Deciding What Caused Ball to Move. See Rules 22.2 (in Foursomes, either partner may act for the side and action by the partner is treated as action of the player) 23.5 (in Four-Ball, either partner may act for the side and action by the partner concerning the player’s ball or equipment is treated as action of the player). An outside influence, including any other player in stroke play (see Rule 9.6).The opponent in match play, including the opponent's caddie (see Rule 9.5), or.The player, including the player’s caddie (see Rule 9.4),.Natural forces, such as wind or water (see Rule 9.3),.The Rules recognize only four possible causes for a ball at rest that moves before the player makes a stroke: This determines whether the player must replace the ball or play it as it lies and whether there is a penalty.It must be decided what caused it to move.
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