tobybarker
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Chipping from 20 yds off the green, my ball hits another one sitting just off. Play both as they lie and no penalty?
Simple one for you...
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Larry long dog
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Correct
Maninblack4612
Tour Winner
Incorrect. The ball which is hit must be replaced. Rule 9.6
rulefan
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NB. The answer #3 is specific to the question as posed.
tobybarker
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Confused, but thanks
tobybarker
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So my ball striking another ball anywhere is the same situation? RG my drive hits a ball on the fairway, the latter must be replaced?
9.6 doesn't reference matchplay..... What is it was such a match and not stroke play?
9.6 doesn't reference matchplay..... What is it was such a match and not stroke play?
Colin L
Tour Winner
You should read through Rule 11 for guidance on this matter.
Wherever you play from and whether it is stroke play or match play, the procedure if your ball hits a stationary ball is the same: replace the ball that was moved and play your own ball from where it comes to rest after the collision. If your ball ended up in the hole, it is holed.
There is only one difference between match play and stroke play and that is when both balls are on the putting green. If you play from on the green and your ball hits another one you get a 2 stroke penalty in stroke play. There is no penalty in match play.
Wherever you play from and whether it is stroke play or match play, the procedure if your ball hits a stationary ball is the same: replace the ball that was moved and play your own ball from where it comes to rest after the collision. If your ball ended up in the hole, it is holed.
There is only one difference between match play and stroke play and that is when both balls are on the putting green. If you play from on the green and your ball hits another one you get a 2 stroke penalty in stroke play. There is no penalty in match play.
