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Decision 1-2/1 Line of putt altered purposely by fellow
competitor by stepping on it
Q. An opponent or fellow-competitor purposely
steps on the player’s line of putt with the intention
of either improving the line (e.g. by pressing down a raised
tuft of grass) or of damaging it (e.g. by making spike marks).
What is the ruling?
A. In either case, the opponent or fellow
competitor was in breach of Rule
1–2. The penalty is loss of hole in match play or
two strokes in stroke play, unless the Committee decides
to impose a penalty of disqualification. In stroke play
if the line of putt has been damaged, the player, in equity
(Rule 1-4) may restore the line of putt to its previous
condition. The player is entitled to the lie and line of
putt he had when his ball came to rest. The line of putt
may be restored by anyone.
By: Linda Dalsin Lmdalsin59@aol.com
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