Both fellow competitors in a three-ball drop out through injury

[williamalex1]

But then you are breaking up a designated playing group! Could that not also be a DQ offence?

They would be DQd for playing as 4ball when the conditions say max 3ball, not for changing groups

 

[delc]

They would be DQd for playing as 4ball when the conditions say max 3ball, not for changing groups

Rule 6-3b? "In stroke play, the competitor must remain throughout the round in the group arranged by the Committee, unless the Committee authorises or ratifies a change.". Penalty for breach of Rule 6-3b: Disqualification.

 

[Kellfire]

Rule 6-3b? "In stroke play, the competitor must remain throughout the round in the group arranged by the Committee, unless the Committee authorises or ratifies a change.". Penalty for breach of Rule 6-3b: Disqualification.

The question then is can the Committee ratify a change that would otherwise break the "max 3ball" rule?

 

[duncan mackie]

The question then is can the Committee ratify a change that would otherwise break their "max 3ball" rule?

this is the right question in the context of the issue raised by williamalex1

it's good to have a well drafted CoC ( note to delc - the Rules actually require you to have one and spell out some of the things it has to cover); and well drafted should include the committees powers to deal with issues such as this!