Hi Linda,
A player who had 14
clubs in her bag ties for the lead in STROKE play. Before the playoff, the
player removes a 2-iron & replaces it with another wedge. What
penalty, if any? I am unable to find if a playoff is regarded as a separate
competition from the original holes played.
Regards,
Lulu from Motueka,
New Zealand
Dear Lulu,
The number of holes
in a stipulated round is 18 (unless a smaller number is authorized by the
Committee). The player who begins his round with 14 clubs is limited to those
clubs during the stipulated round. A playoff begins after the stipulated round
is completed. As such, the player may replace any number of clubs at the start
of the playoff, keeping in mind that she is still limited to 14 [Decision 4-3/12].
Please read the
Definition of "Stipulated Round" in the front of your rulebook. It
tells you that a stipulated round is 18 holes. Then look at Rule 4-4a, which
tells you that you are limited to a maximum of 14 clubs for a stipulated round.
Based on two separate instructions, the authors of the rulebook expect a player
to understand that once the stipulated round (18 holes) is over, she may select
different clubs for the next round, whether it be a one-hole playoff, three
holes, or another 18 holes. The rulebook does not spell everything out explicitly,
which is why I have so many questions to answer!
Linda
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