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Rules of Golf
gives helpful insight
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By Fritz Schranck
Cape Gazette golf columnist
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The United States Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of Scotland are the official arbiters of the Rules of Golf throughout most of the world. In addition to the official rules, the two entities also put out a regularly updated edition of their Decisions on the Rules of Golf.
These decisions are derived from formal cases that come up during competitions or other situations and are referred to the rules folks for a final answer to the sometimes complex questions presented. The decisions help put flesh on the bare-bones rules by showing how they work in the real world.
Most golfers never read these decisions or probably know of their existence. However, the USGA has been doing us all a fine bit of service by posting the decisions on its website on a near-daily basis.
These decisions also provide some interesting insight into the players involved, perhaps more than they might have imagined. Two recent examples help show what I mean.
In the first one, two golfers tee off on a par-5 hole and discover that they are playing identical golf balls with identical markings: “Based on the location of both tee shots, A knew which ball was his.
“To avoid subsequent confusion, A lifted his ball before playing his second shot, substituted a ball with different markings and played out the hole. Is this permissible?”
The USGA’s response was fairly pointed: “No. A was not entitled to substitute a ball. In match play, A loses the hole - Rule 15-2. In stroke play, A incurs the general penalty of two strokes under Rule 18 but there is no additional penalty for lifting the ball without authority…”
I can understand the interest in making sure there were no problems with knowing which ball was whose. Even so, was there really any serious risk of confusion by not waiting until their two balls finally rolled into the hole? The second decision also involved someone who was a bit too anxious under the circumstances:
“A ball lying on the putting green was oscillating due to wind. The player firmly pressed the ball into the surface of the green and the ball stopped oscillating.
“The player then holed out. Was the player in breach of the rules?”
“Yes. The player incurred a penalty stroke under Rule 18-2a when he moved his ball by pressing on it. Since the original lie of the ball was altered when the ball was firmly pressed down, the player was obliged to proceed under Rule 20-3b. Since he did not do so, he lost the hole in match play and incurred a total penalty of two strokes in stroke play…”
The player had other options besides putting a dent in the green. A little more thought could have helped.
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Golfing Etiquette
The Cape Region offers a multitude of options to enjoy a great day on the green. As golfers get set to tee off, though, they should keep in mind a few basic rules and golf etiquette.
Respect other players
Players should ensure that no one is standing close by or in a position to be hit by the club, the ball or any stones, pebbles, twigs or the like when they make a stroke or practice swing.
Players should not play until the players in front are out of range.
Players should always alert greenstaff nearby or ahead when they are about to make a stroke that might endanger them.
If a player plays a ball in a direction where there is a danger of hitting someone, he should immediately shout a warning. The traditional word of warning in such a situation is “fore.”
Consideration for other players
Players should always show consideration for other players on the course and should not disturb their play by moving, talking or making any unnecessary noise. Players should ensure that any electronic device taken onto the course does not distract other players.
On the teeing ground, a player should not tee his ball until it is his turn to play. Players should not stand close to or directly behind the ball, or directly behind the hole, when a player is about to play.
On the putting green
On the putting green, players should not stand on another player’s line of putt or when he is making a stroke, cast a shadow over his line of putt.
Players should remain on or close to the putting green until all other players in the group have holed out.
Scoring
In stroke play, a player who is acting as a marker should, if necessary, on the way to the next tee, check the score with the player concerned and record it.
Play at good pace and keep up
Players should play at a good pace. The Committee may establish pace of play guidelines that all players should follow.
It is a group’s responsibility to keep up with the group in front. If it loses a clear hole and it is delaying the group behind, it should invite the group behind to play through, irrespective of the number of players
Be ready to play
Players should be ready to play as soon as it is their turn to play. When playing on or near the putting green, they should leave their bags or carts in such a position as will enable quick movement off the green and towards the next tee. When the play of a hole has been completed, players should immediately leave the putting green.
Lost ball
If a player believes his ball may be lost outside a water hazard or is out of bounds, to save time, he should play a provisional ball. Players searching for a ball should signal the players in the group behind them to play through as soon as it becomes apparent that the ball will not easily be found.
They should not search for five minutes before doing so. Having allowed the group behind to play through, they should not continue play until that group has passed and is out of range.
Priority on the course
Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, priority on the course is determined by a group’s pace of play. Any group playing a whole round is entitled to pass a group playing a shorter round.
Care of the course bunkers
Before leaving a bunker, players should carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by them and any nearby made by others. If a rake is within reasonable proximity of the bunker, the rake should be used for this purpose.
Repair of divots, ball marks
Players should carefully repair any divot holes made by them and any damage to the putting green made by the impact of a ball (whether or not made by the player himself). On completion of the hole by all players in the group, damage to the putting green caused by golf shoes should be repaired.
Preventing unnecessary damage
Players should avoid causing damage to the course by removing divots when taking practice swings or by hitting the head of a club into the ground, whether in anger or for any other reason.
Players should ensure that no damage is done to the putting green when putting down bags or the flagstick.
In order to avoid damaging the hole, players and caddies should not stand too close to the hole and should take care during the handling of the flagstick and the removal of a ball from the hole.
The head of a club should not be used to remove a ball from the hole. Players should not lean on their clubs when on the putting green, particularly when removing the ball from the hole.
The flagstick should be properly replaced in the hole before players leave the putting green.
Local notices regulating the movement of golf carts should be strictly observed.
Penalties for breach
If players follow the guidelines in this section, it will make the game more enjoyable for everyone.
If a player consistently disregards these guidelines during a round or over a period of time to the detriment of others, it is recommended that the Committee consider taking appropriate disciplinary action against the offending player.
Such action may, for example, include prohibiting play for a limited time on the course or in a certain number of competitions.
This is considered to be justifiable in terms of protecting the interest of the majority of golfers who wish to play in accordance with these guidelines.
Source: United States Golf Association
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