Monday, August 18, 2014

Ask Linda #899-Ball moves after taking stance in bunker

Hi Linda,

I hope you are fine.

My mind blows imaginating different golf situations.

I know that if a ball moves after addressing it, I have to replace it and take 1 penalty stroke.

What about a hazard? I will not be addressing the ball, so what should I do if the ball moves?

Thanks for your answer.

Your fan #1,
Lou from Argentina

Querido Luis,

If your approach to the ball or the act of taking your stance causes your ball to move, you incur a one-stroke penalty under Rule 18-2a and you must replace the ball. If something else causes your ball to move, there is no penalty [Decision 18-2b/3].

Linda
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