Decision 1-2/3.

Flagstick Lying on Putting Green Removed by Player to Prevent Another Player?s Ball from Striking It

Q. B removes the flagstick, places it on the putting green behind the hole and putts. A, believing that B?s ball will strike the flagstick, picks up the flagstick, allowing B?s ball to roll beyond where the flagstick had been placed. What is the ruling?

A. In match play, A loses the hole for removing an obstruction which might influence the movement of the ball while the player?s ball was in motion ? Rule 1-2 or 24-1.

In stroke play, A incurs a penalty of two strokes ? Rule 1-2 or 24-1.

B incurs no penalty.

Adjustment of Flagstick; Player?s Rights ? See 17/4.

Attended Flagstick Placed on Ground Subsequently Lifted ? See 17-1/6.

Removed Flagstick Placed on Ground Subsequently Lifted ? See 17-1/7.

Removed Flagstick Being Held by Opponent or Fellow-Competitor Subsequently Moved ? See 17-1/8.

Opponent or Fellow-Competitor Attending Flagstick for Player Deliberately Fails to Remove It; Player?s Ball Strikes Flagstick ? See 17-3/2.

Ball Deliberately Deflected or Stopped on Putting Green by Fellow-Competitor ? See 19-1/5.

Removal of Loose Impediments Affecting Player?s Play ? See 23-1/10.

Opponent or Fellow-Competitor Removes Obstruction Affecting Player?s Play ? See 24/16.

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