Good morning Linda,
What is the rule if a player (who uses a golf cart) hits his
ball farther than others and then drives to his ball and plays it before the
others at the back can reach or even hit their balls? Is there a rule that
states that the one far back should hit first? Would there be a penalty for a
player that plays out of turn?
Kindly advise.
Kimberley, South Africa
Dear Lou,
Please read this column I published in 2010, which explains
order of play: http://lindamillergolf.blogspot.com/2010/03/ask-linda-181-who-plays-first.html
Please note that while players in stroke play are generally
encouraged to play “ready golf,” speeding up to your ball lying way ahead of
your companions and hitting before they arrive at their balls is not what is
meant by “ready golf.” This is poor etiquette, plain and simple, and may
actually slow play. If you have asked the player to wait his turn, and he
continues this odd behavior, try to contact a Committee member. I would hope
that one polite request would fix the problem.
Linda
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