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golf rule when one ball strikes another

by Jade Cruickshank Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Purpose of Rule: Rule 11 covers what to do if the player's ball in motion hits a person, animal, equipment or anything else on the course. When this happens accidentally, there is no penalty and the player normally must accept the result, whether favourable or not, and play the ball from where it comes to rest.

What happens in golf if your ball hits another ball?

No Penalty to Any Player Exception – Ball Played on Putting Green in Stroke Play: If the player's ball in motion hits another ball at rest on the putting green and both balls were on the putting green before the stroke, the player gets the general penalty (two penalty strokes).

What happens if two balls collide in golf?

Basically the player whose ball is in motion will absorb the penalty when collision between balls takes place in the putting green. It is going to be a 2-stroke penalty against the golfer whose stroke caused the collision. The golfer whose ball was at rest when struck will not be penalized.

Is there a penalty for hitting another golf ball on the green 2021?

New Rule: Under Rule 13.1d, there is no longer a penalty if a player (or opponent) accidentally causes the player's ball to move on the putting green.

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