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11 wrz 2021 · It is inevitable…we seem to be doing it on most holes some days…no matter if it is for us or one of our playing partners…everyone ends up searching for a gol...
Purpose of Rule: Rule 7 allows the player to take reasonable actions to fairly search for their ball in play after each stroke. But the player still must be careful, as a penalty will apply if the player acts excessively and causes improvement to the conditions affecting their next stroke.
The spot of the ball must first be marked, and the ball must not be cleaned more than needed to identify it (except on the putting green) (see Rule 14.1). If the lifted ball is the player’s ball or another player’s ball, it must be replaced on its original spot (see Rule 14.2 ).
To learn more about the Rules, the following resources available from The R&A are highly recommended: Video Series – The Rules Explained. The Junior Room (a video series aimed at younger golfers) Rules Education. Golf Ireland provides the following educational services: Rules Nights in Golf Clubs: Golf Clubs
If a player sees a ball in a tree or some other location where they are unable to retrieve the ball, the player may not assume that it is theirs but rather must identify it in one of the ways provided in Rule 7.2.
The Rules of Golf content is intended for those who administer the game and who need to answer the variety of questions that can arise in relation to golf competitions. If you are a player, it is recommended that you should first consult 'The Player's Rule Finder'.
26 paź 2022 · Although adding an identification mark clearly makes the process of identifying a ball easier, Rule 7.2 provides more detail on how this can be done if you haven’t marked your ball.
