Linda–
While walking on the green, I accidentally moved an
opponent's ball, which was also on the green. He replaced it as near as
possible to the original position. Should I be penalized?
Thank you for all your previous help,
Lou
Dear Lou,
Since you used the term "opponent," I assume this
was match play. You are penalized one stroke for moving your opponent's ball,
and he must replace it [Rule 18-3b].
If you move a fellow competitor's ball in stroke play, there
is no penalty and the ball must be replaced [Rule 18-4].
Linda
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