What if two golf balls are touching? If neither ball or just one of the two balls is on the green when the collision happens, then good news! As for the player whose ball was struck, they’re to return their golf ball to as close as they can to where it was before the collision and play from there with no penalty.
What happens if you hit two golf balls on the same surface?
· player closest to the hole marks and lifts his ball. He is unable to clean it, thus why you see most guys in this situation hold the ball gently with two fingers, don't pocket it, or hand it to the caddie. Quote tsr74 Members 54 Feedback 0 0 0 Total Rating 0% Posted March 29, 2009
Is it normal for one golf ball to knock into another?
· What if the second ball moved the first. Could he clean it? If you mean that the first ball was not lifted, then yes. The lie must be recreated and the ball replaced. But it may be cleaned. Quote #6 March 25, 2012 Zeph said: Originally Posted by Zeph One ball moving another off the green doesn't mean anything. Play it as it lies. No. See Rule 18-5.
Why do golfers hole out with the wrong ball?
· Guest. May 22, 2012. #1. During the round last week, two guys from my group hit their second shot to just off the fairway. When they reached the scene, they realised that both balls were sitting pretty snug and kissing each other. There was no one one could take his third shot without touching/hitting/moving the other ball.
What happens if you hit someone else’s ball in match play?
· According to Rule 5-3, if a ball breaks into pieces as a result of the stroke, the stroke is cancelled and the golfer plays again, without penalty, from the original spot. A …
What happens when two golf balls collide?
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 double touch allowed in golf?
As for double hits, if a player hits his ball twice in one stroke, accidentally or intentionally, he must count the original stroke and incur a one-stroke penalty, and then play it where it lies. In effect, it's a one-shot penalty.
What happens if your golf ball hits someone else's?
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 is the new double hit rule in golf?
The player must fairly strike at the ball with the head of the club such that there is only momentary contact between the club and the ball and must not push, scrape or scoop the ball. If the player's club accidentally hits the ball more than once, there has been only one stroke and there is no penalty.
Do air shots count 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.
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.
What is the unplayable rule in golf?
If you find your ball in play, but in a circumstance where you are not able to make a swing or advance the ball, then you are always entitled to claim an unplayable lie. Under this rule, you incur a one-stroke penalty, but are permitted to take relief from your troubling situation.
What happens if a golfer hits a bird?
Answer: The ball is to be played as it lies, in this case = out of bounds. Had the stroke been made at a ball on the green, the stroke must be cancelled and replaced and replayed.
If just one ball is on the green
If neither ball or just one of the two balls is on the green when the collision happens, then good news! You don't get a penalty under Rule 18-5, which says that when a collision happens between two balls and both aren't already on the putting surface that the player whose ball collided with the ball at rest plays their ball wherever it ends up stopping.
If both balls are on the green
If both balls involved in the collision are on the putting surface already when the shot that leads to the collision is struck, then we might have a problem for the person hitting the shot. In match play, under Rule 19-5, there is actually no penalty for the collision.
boston blackie
Yesterday, I and a fellow I was playing with both hit into the sand trap on a par three. The balls ended up together, one in front of the other with about a half inch between them. Since neither of us would be able to hit his ball without impacting the other I wonder what the rules state in a situation like this.
Vladimir Puttin'
NOTE: The lifted ball must not be cleaned when lifted o/w a 1 stroke penalty.
Zeph
Ignore this. [S]One ball moving another off the green doesn't mean anything. Play it as it lies. [/S]
Rulesman
One ball moving another off the green doesn't mean anything. Play it as it lies.
18-5 . By Another Ball
If a ball in play and at rest is moved by another ball in motion after a stroke , the moved ball must be replaced.
Beachcomber
One of you should have marked and lifted you ball. That may have involved marking and the marking again to one side.
Dormie1360
Yesterday, I and a fellow I was playing with both hit into the sand trap on a par three. The balls ended up together, one in front of the other with about a half inch between them. Since neither of us would be able to hit his ball without impacting the other I wonder what the rules state in a situation like this.
The Proper Penalties and Procedures After a Golf Ball Collision
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Penalties and Procedures After Golf Ball Collision
The answer depends on where the golf balls were before the fateful shot was struck: Were both balls already on the putting green , or were neither or just one of the balls on the green? The answer to those questions determines whether there is a penalty, to whom the penalty applies, and what the golfers involved need to do next.
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.
Scenario 2: Both Balls Already on Putting Green Before Collision
"Both balls on putting green" means on the putting green prior to the stroke in question. Basically, we're talking about putts here. (Or one of those rare occasions when a golfer uses a wedge and chips from the putting surface.)
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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What happens if you hit the wrong ball in golf?
When your ball lands in deep rough or is partially buried in a bunker, however, it may be difficult to confirm the ball is yours. Hitting the wrong ball during any competition played under the Rules of Golf will typically result in a penalty.
What happens if you hit someone else's ball in match play?
A player who hits someone else’s ball in match play loses the hole, according to Rule 15-3a. As in stroke play, there is an exception for a ball that’s in motion within a water hazard; no penalty is assessed, provided the player corrects his mistake by playing his original ball, or a substituted ball. If match play opponents inadvertently hit each ...
What is the penalty for playing the wrong ball?
The standard penalty for playing the wrong ball during stroke play is the loss of two strokes. The actual strokes taken with the wrong ball do not count on the golfer’s score.
What is match play in golf?
Match Play. A player who hits someone else’s ball in match play loses the hole, according to Rule 15-3a. As in stroke play, there is an exception for a ball that’s in motion within a water hazard; no penalty is assessed, provided the player corrects his mistake by playing his original ball, or a substituted ball.
Is hitting someone else's ball a violation of the rules of golf?
Decision 15/1 states that if a player swings at the wrong ball he suffers a two-stroke penalty, or loses the hole in match play.
What is a two stroke penalty?
Under Decision 15-3b/2, if a player hits a wrong ball, discovers her mistake and searches for her original ball -- but instead plays a second wrong ball -- she suffers a two-stroke penalty for each occurrence, for a total of four strokes.
