Foursome Query

[MACM85]

Just a quick query in regards to rules of when a ball is deemed unplayable and a drop taken.

Playing partner 1 hits ball in the rubbish. Ball unplayable and penalty called. Does player 2 take the next shot then playing 3 and just play the hole our of sync on the shots etc?

I know if it is from the tee then the other partner plays the third and alternate from there. I am presuming it is the same for unplayable ball but couldn't see an exact ruling

Thanks

 

[Neilds]

Player 2 hits the next shot and you play out of sync. Don't know the exact rule though

 

[MACM85]

Player 2 hits the next shot and you play out of sync. Don't know the exact rule though

That is what I thought. Just couldn't see the example anywhere.

 

[Colin L]

Just a quick query in regards to rules of when a ball is deemed unplayable and a drop taken.

Playing partner 1 hits ball in the rubbish. Ball unplayable and penalty called. Does player 2 take the next shot then playing 3 and just play the hole our of sync on the shots etc?

I know if it is from the tee then the other partner plays the third and alternate from there. I am presuming it is the same for unplayable ball but couldn't see an exact ruling

Thanks

They're not really out of sync. They are playing alternate shots, that is alternate strokes made at the ball. Penalty strokes don't count in that.

 

[backwoodsman]

That is what I thought. Just couldn't see the example anywhere.

It's in rule 22.3

 

[jim8flog]

For reference (from backswoodsman's post)
22.3
Any penalty strokes for the side do not affect the partners’ alternating order of play.

 

[Steven Rules]

Player 2 hits the next shot and you play out of sync. Don't know the exact rule though

That is what I thought. Just couldn't see the example anywhere.

It's in the Rules under the heading called....errrm....Foursomes.

 

[Neilds]

It's in the Rules under the heading called....errrm....Foursomes.

Couldn’t be bothered to look

 

[MACM85]

It's in the Rules under the heading called....errrm....Foursomes.

I didn't actually look up the rules. My Mrs had a look and couldn't find it. Hence why I asked here.

I appreciate those who clarified the rule. As for the other pedantic comments. It wouldn't be a forum without them!