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Decision 1-3/5.
Players Unaware Penalty Incurred
Q. In a match, A incurred a penalty stroke under Rule 12-2 for lifting his ball for identification without announcing his intention to B, his opponent. A did not penalize himself and B did not make a claim because neither A nor B was aware a penalty had been incurred. Should the Committee disqualify A and B under Rule 1-3 for agreeing to waive a penalty? A. No. Since the players were not aware a penalty had been incurred, there could have been no agreement between them to waive the penalty. Players Unable to Resolve Rules Problem Agree to Consider Hole Halved ? See 2-1/1. Disregarding Breach of Rules by Opponent ? See 2-5/1. Player and Opponent Agree on Incorrect Procedure; Whether Valid Claim May Be Made After Procedure Followed ? See 2-5/8.5.
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