Hi Linda,
I would first like to say thank you for the site, I find it
really informative and helpful.
My situation:
Pairs match play:
I hit my ball from a greenside bunker. However it came off
at an angle and hit my partner’s clubs lying off the green and normally out of
the way.
1. We applied the rule that my ball was penalised, and so I
picked up, and my partner continued.
2. Could you confirm if this was correct and or advise on
the correct ruling?
Thanks,
Lou from Spain
Dear Lou,
Your procedure was correct. The penalty for hitting your
partner’s equipment is one stroke, and you must play the ball as it lies [Rule
19-2]. The ruling is the same if your ball hits you, your partner, your caddie,
or your own equipment.
Linda
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