Linda,
I played a match today and both my opponent and I ended up
just off the green. His ball was on my line to the hole and which I wanted to
putt. I asked him to mark his ball and he refused, the result being I had to
chip over his ball.
Was he correct in refusing my request?
Lou from Bridgend, Wales, GB
Dear Lou,
Absolutely not.
Rule 22-2 requires a player to lift a ball if he is
requested to do so because it interferes with another player's shot. You should
have filed a claim. Your opponent would have lost the hole for failing to honor
your legitimate request [Decision 2/3].
Please remember to carry a rulebook so that you can settle
simple matters like this on the spot.
Linda
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