Linda,
While putting, a friend of mine has a nasty habit of marking
my ball and knocking it off the green if it is within his field of vision
without asking me to mark it. My ball is not near his line of putt so I would
not consider it necessary to mark. However I do understand Rule 22-2 and
decision 22/1. Under rule 18-3.b I can assess a one-stroke penalty but under
18-4 there is nothing I can do. How can I handle this situation?
Lou from Stuart, Florida
Dear Lou,
You might want to start by asking (or telling) your friend
not to touch your ball on the green. If he is truly a friend, he should oblige.
In match play, your opponent would incur a one-stroke penalty under Rule 18-3b.
There is no penalty in stroke play [Rule 18-4]; there is no recourse under the Rules. However, you have not authorized this player to lift your ball; he has no business lifting it without your permission.
In match play, your opponent would incur a one-stroke penalty under Rule 18-3b.
There is no penalty in stroke play [Rule 18-4]; there is no recourse under the Rules. However, you have not authorized this player to lift your ball; he has no business lifting it without your permission.
Linda
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