Linda,
I was in a stroke play round with my uncle. He was about 10 feet off the green. When he chipped the ball he hit the ground behind the ball, which caused the ball to move before the club actually made contact. Is that considered a double hit, since the ball moved from striking the ground then the club hitting the ball?
Thanks,
Lou
Dear Lou,
Yes. Your uncle must count his stroke and add a penalty stroke. When his club contacted the ground, he put the ball in motion. The club subsequently hit the ball. This constitutes a double hit under Rule 14-4 [Decision 14-4/3].
Linda
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