GOLF AI

In stroke play, a player's tee shot came to rest in a penalty area close to a stake marking the edge of the area. They played the ball, avoiding the stake and then realized they were entitled to remove the stake as it was a movable obstruction. They then invoked Rule 20.1c, electing to score with the second ball. They dropped another ball in the penalty area and played it. They holed out with both balls. Not counting any penalty strokes, they scored 6 with the first ball and 8 with the second. They reported the facts to the Committee before returning their scorecard. Their score for the hole was:

3 days ago | [YT] | 1

GOLF AI

In stroke play, Player A's ball lies near the hole in a position to help Player B, whose ball lies off the green. A states their intention to lift their ball under Rule 15.3. However, B says that they do not want A's ball lifted. B plays before A has an opportunity to lift their ball. What is the ruling?

1 week ago | [YT] | 2

GOLF AI

In a Four-Ball stroke-play competition, a player's ball played from off the putting green is accidentally deflected into the hole by their partner who was attending the flagstick without the player's knowledge. What is the ruling?

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 3

GOLF AI

In a stroke-play event, the winner's prize is awarded to Player B. The next day Player A advises the Committee that they had returned a lower score than B. Further checking reveals that A is correct and that, in error, the Committee had failed to post A's score. What should be done?

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 2

GOLF AI

Which of the following is a hole made by the Committee within the meaning of the term in the Rules of Golf?

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

GOLF AI

In stroke play, on the 13th hole, a player makes their first stroke from within the teeing area and the ball comes to rest in a penalty area. After surveying the situation the player decides to proceed under Rule 17.1d(1). They return to the tee and by mistake the player tees a ball in front of the tee-markers (outside the teeing area), plays from there and that ball comes to rest in the middle of the fairway. The player takes three more strokes to hole out. What is the player's score for the 13th hole?

1 month ago | [YT] | 5

GOLF AI

In stroke play, a player's ball is not found within the three-minute search period. They walk closer to the hole from where the original ball was estimated to be and play their provisional ball. They then come across their original ball. Not knowing what to do, they make no announcement and play both balls into the hole. Prior to returning their scorecard the player reports the facts to the Committee. What is the ruling?

1 month ago | [YT] | 4

GOLF AI

In a singles match, a player's ball is in a penalty area. They move a loose impediment that lies outside the penalty area but is within one club-length of the ball. Before they make a stroke at the ball, it moves, coming to rest outside the penalty area. It is not known or virtually certain what caused the ball to move. They play the ball from its new position. What penalty, if any, does the player get?

1 month ago | [YT] | 5

GOLF AI

In match play, a player's ball accidentally strikes their opponent's bag, which had been placed out of bounds by the opponent's caddie. The ball comes to rest out of bounds. What is the ruling?

1 month ago | [YT] | 2

GOLF AI

In stroke play, a player gets the general penalty when, during a round, they:

1 month ago | [YT] | 4