'A' must replace their ball whether it gets knocked into the hole or not. There is no penalty unless there was agreement to leave the ball in place to help player B, in which case both players would receive the general penalty.
Is it normal for one golf ball to knock into another?
Brent Kelley is an award-winning sports journalist and golf expert with over 30 years in print and online journalism. Sometimes, one golf ball knocks into another during a round of golf. It's not all that uncommon.
What happens when a golf ball hits into the hole?
What happens when a golf ball hits another ball into the hole? If the ball that is in play hits a ball that is at rest and then proceeds to roll into the hole, then it counts as a holed ball. However, if the ball at rest is holed, it must be replaced, and positioned back to its original position.
Why can’t the ball move in golf?
The ball can only move when it is that player’s turn. An opponent could deliberately hit another player’s ball to put them at a disadvantage. To help you understand why this rule is in place, say for example, you and your opponent are on the green, and rather than aiming for the hole, your opponent aims for your ball.
How does a golfer drop a golf ball?
By an outside force (such as a golfer or caddy redirecting the ball… As far as other golfers ball goes… He/she is allowed to make a drop in close proximity to but no closer than… It's original resting place without penalty…
What happens if someone hits your ball into the hole?
According to this rule the player must replace his ball back to its original position so on the green. (See related FAQ under Rule 19) The other player must play his ball as it lies. There is no penalty to either player in either match play or stroke play.
What happens if a player mistakenly hits another player's ball in golf?
The penalty for playing a wrong ball is two strokes, and the correction must be made before the player tees off on the next hole. If it is not corrected and the player starts play of the next hole, he/she is disqualified.
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.
What is the penalty for hitting your partner's golf bag with your ball?
New Rule: Under Rule 11.1, for all accidental deflections, including when the ball hits the player or opponent or their equipment or caddies: There is no penalty and the ball is played as it lies (with limited exceptions).
Can I have 2 putters in my bag?
According to the USGA and R&A rules, you can have two putters in your bag when playing a professional round of golf provided the total number doesn't exceed 14. The same thing applies when you're playing a normal golf round.
Does air shot count in golf?
An air shot is not imposed as a penalty for a tee shot as already mentioned. No matter how many times a player swings, if the club does not touch the ball, it is not considered a stroke. However, when the ball moves with an air shot, it counts as one stroke.
What happens if an animal moves your golf ball?
If your ball is moved by an outside influence, such as an animal or a spectator, there is no penalty to anyone and the ball must be replaced. If your ball is moved by a natural force, such as wind, water, or gravity, you will usually play the ball from its new location without penalty.
What happens if you hit both golf balls on the green?
If both balls were on the green, the golfer whose ball was in motion is penalized. If neither ball, or only one golf ball, was on the green, there is no penalty to either golfer. In both scenarios, the golfer whose ball was in motion at the time of the collision must play her ball from where it comes to rest.
What is scenario 1 in golf?
Scenario 1: Neither Ball, or Just One Ball, on the Green. This could mean the shot in question was a tee shot, or an approach played into a green, or any other scenario other than when both balls were on the green prior to making the stroke. For example, your fellow-competitor hits a tee shot, then you hit yours, ...
Is there a penalty for hitting a golf ball in match play?
In match play, there is no penalty. In stroke play, it's a 2-stroke penalty to the player whose ball was in motion when the balls collided. Repeat: It's not a penalty against the golfer whose ball was at rest when it was hit; the penalty is against the golfer whose ball was in motion when the collision happened.
What happens if you hit a ball on the fairway?
On the Fairway. If your ball strikes a fellow players ball on the fairway by accident, both players will play from where their balls lie. There will be no penalty incurred. Playing onto the green.
Do you get a penalty for hitting a competitor's ball on the green?
There will be no penalty incurred, and in match play, also no penalty. On the Green. If you putt your ball, and it strikes a competitors ball (which is also on the green) you will incur a 2 shot penalty (stroke play only). Your ball will be played from where it lies, and your friend's ball returned to its original resting position.
What happens when a player thinks a ball might assist another player?
If any player thinks a ball might assist any other player he may have the ball lifted or lift it himself if it is his ball. In stroke play the player whose ball it is may choose to play first. If a player considers another ball may interfere with his play he may have it lifted.
Can you clean a golf ball that is off the green?
And while we're at it, if the ball being marked is off the green, it may not be cleaned. Make sure you carefully lift it and replace it without even accidentally wiping it off with your hands or by placing it in your pocket.
Can you change your ball on the putting green?
You may always clean your ball after lifting on the putting green. You may never change balls during the play of a hole unless a rule specifically allows it (i.e., lost ball, damaged ball, provisional after an out-of-bounds stroke, and a few other cases). Quote. Link to post.
Can you clean your ball after lifting it on the putting green?
Note that "winter rules" are very common, but are not "real" Rules in the with-a-capital-R sense. You may always clean your ball after lifting on the putting green.
What about more common circumstances?
There are two occasions when you wouldn’t play it as it lies under Rule 11.1b.
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