Did you know that under the 2008 Rules of Golf, you may now lift your ball for identification even if it’s in a hazard? They amended this because there is no more exemption from penalty for playing a wrong ball in a hazard. That’s right. You can get penalized now for playing a wrong ball from a hazard.
Another major change that the USGA and R&A implemented this year is the penalty for a ball in motion Deflected or Stopped By Player, Partner, Caddie or Equipment. Before January 1, 2008, in match play, the penalty is loss of hole and for stroke play its 2-strokes. They reduced the penalty in both match play and stroke play to one stroke only.
So for those guys who have not heard of the new Rules changes, you may want to read the new Rules of Golf for 2008 at either the USGA or R&A website.
Let’s play golf by the Rules!
Posted by boyblue in the Pilipinas Golf Forum, www.pilipinasgolf.com.
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who will be penalized, the player who is playing the ball or the one who deflected or stopped the ball in motion?
ITS ALWAYS GOOD TO KNOW THE RULES OF GOLF.
It is imperative that anyone introducing the game of golf to anyone that a copy of the Rule Book be provided, emphasizing the importance of observance of etiquette and strict adherance to the rules of golf.
question:
can you rest/touch your club head on the sand when in a fairway bunker?
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