Is this a penalty?

[Rlburnside]

Playing in our winter competition a player slipped on wet ground with a club in his hand which accidentally moved his ball would this result in a penalty?

It wasn’t Gerrard btw ?

 

[PhilTheFragger]

No as no intention to make a shot

Same if you accidentally hit the ball on a practice stroke

 

[rulefan]

I assume he wasn't searching for it.

If the player lifts or deliberately touches his or her ball at rest or causes it to move, the player gets one penalty stroke.

 

[wjemather]

Playing in our winter competition a player slipped on wet ground with a club in his hand which accidentally moved his ball would this result in a penalty?

It wasn’t Gerrard btw ?

Yes. See Rule 9.4b.
If a player lifts or deliberately touches their ball at rest, or causes their ball to move, the ball must be replaced and a one stroke penalty applied, unless:

• the ball is on the tee (and as such, is not in play and no stroke has been made)
• the ball is on the putting green (rule 13.1d)
• the ball was accidentally moved while searching for it
• the ball was moved as allowed by a rule
• the ball was moved while taking reasonable actions under certain rules (e.g. removing a movable obstruction)

 

[rulefan]

No as no intention to make a shot

Same if you accidentally hit the ball on a practice stroke

The above only applies when putting a ball into play from the tee.

 

[Deleted member 25172]

At least @PhilTheFragger learned something new today! ?

 

[PhilTheFragger]

School day ?

 

[Colin L]

No as no intention to make a shot

Same if you accidentally hit the ball on a practice stroke

 

[doublebogey7]

The above only applies when putting a ball into play from the tee.

Or the ball is on the putting green

 

[SteveJay]

The above only applies when putting a ball into play from the tee.

Ah, i thought the rule had changed and it was no penalty wherever.

In a social game a few weeks ago I hit the ball with a practice swing (chip) just off the green. My partners and I all agreed no penalty, but sounds like we were wrong.

 

[rulefan]

Or the ball is on the putting green

"Same if you accidentally hit the ball on a practice stroke"
I guessed PTF was thinking of the common occurrence which results in the shout 'That's one!'

 

[Rlburnside]

Thanks for replies

 

[Rlburnside]

I assume he wasn't searching for it.

If the player lifts or deliberately touches his or her ball at rest or causes it to move, the player gets one penalty stroke.

No he was on fairway slipped and accidentally moved his ball with a club.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Outside influences?

He said clutching at straws to try and regain some dignity ?

 

[Foxholer]

Outside influences?

He said clutching at straws to try and regain some dignity ?

 

[rulefan]

No he was on fairway slipped and accidentally moved his ball with a club.

Did he cause it to move? wjem highlighted the relevant words

 

[Rlburnside]

Did he cause it to move? wjem highlighted the relevant words

?

 

[williamalex1]

Playing in our winter competition a player slipped on wet ground with a club in his hand which accidentally moved his ball would this result in a penalty?

It wasn’t Gerrard btw ?

 

[salfordlad]

Playing in our winter competition a player slipped on wet ground with a club in his hand which accidentally moved his ball would this result in a penalty?

It wasn’t Gerrard btw ?

There is NO automatic correct answer to this question. You need to look closely at and apply Rule 9.4b. If the accidental movement occurred while the player was undertaking any of the actions that are identified in the exceptions to that rule - including any accidental movement on the putting green or in the teeing area - then replace ball and continue no penalty. Otherwise, one stroke penalty and ball must be replaced before continuing.

 

[rulefan]

There is NO automatic correct answer to this question. You need to look closely at and apply Rule 9.4b. If the accidental movement occurred while the player was undertaking any of the actions that are identified in the exceptions to that rule - including any accidental movement on the putting green or in the teeing area - then replace ball and continue no penalty. Otherwise, one stroke penalty and ball must be replaced before continuing.

Doesn't post #4 already say that?