My partner and I were playing in a Four Ball Better Ball
Match Play competition recently. My ball was about 18" from the hole. My
partner was off the green preparing to play his shot. Neither of our opponents
conceded the putt or requested that I mark my ball. My question is- can my
partner and I determine via discussion whether we choose to leave the ball
as it lies?
Regards,
Lou from Australia
Dear Lou,
In both match play and stroke play, you may leave your ball
in position to assist your partner, and you may discuss your intention to do
so. However, if your opponent or fellow competitor requests that the ball be
lifted, you must comply. Any player
has the right to ask that a ball that may assist play be lifted [Rule 22-1b].
In stroke play only, if the Committee learns that both teams
have agreed to leave a ball in place to assist play, both teams will be
disqualified.
Linda
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