Bunker question please

[bladeplayer]

When removing a stone behind ur ball , the ball moves , penalty for causing a ball at rest (not on green to move ) ??

You must replace the ball . But must u also replace the stone ?
If u dont replace the stone is it a penalty for improving ur lie also ?

Thanks in advance

 

[Colin L]

Stones are loose impediments and so there is a one stroke penalty for causing your ball to move when removing one except when your ball is on the putting green. You must replace your ball but are not required to replace the stone. [Rule 15.1b]

 

[bladeplayer]

Stones are loose impediments and so there is a one stroke penalty for causing your ball to move when removing one except when your ball is on the putting green. You must replace your ball but are not required to replace the stone. [Rule 15.1b]

Thank u Colin, i was not sure about the improving ur lie bit . Much appreciated

 

[rulie]

Thank u Colin, i was not sure about the improving ur lie bit . Much appreciated

Rule 8.1 talks about improving "conditions affecting the stroke", acronym CATS, and specifically permits removal of loose impediments and movable obstructions.

 

[bladeplayer]

Rule 8.1 talks about improving "conditions affecting the stroke", acronym CATS, and specifically permits removal of loose impediments and movable obstructions.

Thank you