Dear Linda,
In match play can a player ever replay his shot by claiming
his opponent bothered him? What if the opponent says his opponent can replay
the shot?
Lou from Dallas
Dear Lou,
No. A player is not entitled to a do-over if he has been
distracted by his opponent. I’m assuming the distraction was unintentional, and
that an apology was forthcoming.
The Etiquette section in the rulebook reminds everyone to
take care not to disturb other players by moving, talking, or making
unnecessary noise. A player who intentionally disrupts the play of his opponent
may be subject to discipline by the Committee [Decision 33-8/6], but there is
no option to replay the shot. Players may not agree to a relief procedure that
is not available to them under the Rules.
Just imagine the havoc that would ensue if players were
entitled to replay a shot any time an opponent sneezed, dropped a club, or
opened a package of crackers!
Linda
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