Rule Exercises Rule 2-5, Rule 3-3, Rule 9, and Rule 34

Rule Exercises
Rule 2-5, Rule 3-3, Rule 9, and Rule 34

A Competitor was doubtful of his rights and played a second ball; if neither ball is played in accordance with the Rules, the original ball must count in all situations

· True

· False

2. After the Committee has announced the result of a match, no later claims may be made.

· True

· False

3. A referee does not have the authority during the play of a match to declare an area as ground under repair if it was not previously marked.

· True

· False

4. In match play, a player asks his opponent if a gravel-covered path is an immovable obstruction. Both players agree that it is and the player takes relief from the obstruction. Prior to playing from the next tee, the opponent learns that the Committee had introduced a local rule declaring the road to be an integral part of the course and therefore, the player was not entitled to relief. The player should have incurred a loss of hole penalty under Rule 18 for lifting his ball without authority and failing to replace it. The opponent may claim the hole in these circumstances.

· True

· False

5. If a competitor knowingly claims a handicap higher than entitled which affects the number of strokes received, he may be disqualified after the competition is closed.

· True

· False

In match play, after the completion of the 16th hole, a player remarks to his opponent that the match is all square. In fact, the player is 1 up, and although the opponent knows that the player is 1 up, the opponent says nothing. The match continues with the opponent winning by concession. What is the ruling?

(a) The match should stand as played.

(b) The match should be resumed at the 17th hole.

In stroke play, a competitor's ball came to rest in a deeply rutted area that was not marked as ground under repair. Without announcing his decision to invoke Rule 3-3 or the ball with which he would score if the Rules permitted, the competitor dropped and played a second ball in accordance with Rule 25-1b. The competitor then played the original ball as it lay and completed play of the hole with both balls, scoring 4 with the original and 5 with the dropped ball. The competitor reported the facts to the Committee. What is the ruling?

(a) The dropped ball was "in play" and the player scored 5 on the hole.

(b) The score with the original ball counts and the score of 4 stands.

(d) The competitor is disqualified.

In stroke play, a player chips his 3rd shot up a steep hill. The ball doesn’t make it to the top of the hill and then begins to roll back to him. As it is rolling back, he moves the divot he had created out of the balls way. He chips on and takes two putts to complete the hole. He is unaware that moving the loose impediment is not permitted and returns his score card with a score of 6 for the hole. The Committee becomes aware of his actions after the close of the competition. What is the ruling?

(a) His score stands are returned.

(b) The Committee should adjust his score and add the two-stroke penalty for the violation of Rule 23-1 to his score for a total of 8.

(c) The Committee should adjust his score and add the two-stroke penalty for the violation of Rule 23-1 and a further two-stroke penalty for his violation of Rule 6-6d for a total of 10.

(d) He is disqualified for returning a score that was too low.

In match play, at the 18th hole, a player, by mistake, reports an incorrect score to his opponent that causes the opponent to lose the match. A correct score would result in an all square match. After the result is posted, the player realizes his mistake and tells his opponent the correct score. Then, the opponent claims the match. What is the ruling?

(a) The Committee should award the match to the opponent.

(b) The Committee should require that the match be continued at the 19th hole.

A competitor’s ball came to rest in a water hazard close to a hazard stake. He played the ball, avoiding the stake and then realized he was entitled to remove the stake as it was a movable obstruction. The then invoked Rule 3-3, electing to score with the second ball. He dropped another ball in the hazard and played it. He holed out with both balls. Not counting any penalty strokes, he scored 6 with the first ball and 8 with the second. He reported the facts to the Committee before returning his score card. His score for the hole was.

(a) 6

(b) 8

In stroke play, after the competition closes, the Committee discovers that the winner of the event added several strips of lead tape to his driver during the stipulated round. What is the ruling?

(a) There is no penalty.

(b) He is disqualified.

(c) The Committee must determine if the competitor knew before the competition closed that he was in breach of the Rules in changing the weight of his driver during the round; if he knew, he should be disqualified, otherwise there in no penalty.

During a single match, A believes he is entitled to relief without penalty from an out of bounds fence. Without saying anything to his opponent, B, A lifts his ball, drops it one club-length from the nearest point that gives relief from the fence and plays it. B sees A do this and feels that A was not entitled to relief but says nothing at the time. What can B do about this?

(a) Before either A or B tees off from the next tee, he must state the facts and that he is making a claim.

(b) Discontinue play until they can get a ruling from the Committee.

(d) Either A or C.

In match play, during play of a hole, a player, whose turn it is to play, gives incorrect information regarding the number of strokes taken. He is deemed to have given wrong information if he does not correct the mistake:

(a) immediately.

(b) before the player makes his next stroke.