Ask Linda 1958-Practice swing moves ball in teeing area

Hi Linda

Is there a penalty if a practice swing near a ball in play in the teeing area accidentally moves the ball?

Regards

Lou from Tiverton, Devon, UK

Dear Lou,

No.

There is no penalty, provided this is the player's own ball in play on the teeing area of the hole currently in play [Rule 6.2b(6); Rule 9.4b, Exception 1].

Linda

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