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Decision 1-4/6.
Two Balls Lie Together in Hazard and Neither Is IdentifiableTwo Balls Lie Together in Hazard and Neither Is Identifiable Q. Two balls lie together in a hazard. Both balls are playable. The ball nearer the hole would interfere with a stroke at the other ball, and vice vers A. It appears likely that one of the balls is the player?s ball. However, neither ball is identifiable because the markings on both balls are obscured by mud. What is the proper procedure if the other ball is (a) probably the ball of an opponent or a fellow-competitor or (b) an abandoned ball? A. The Rules of Golf do not contemplate such a situation. In equity (Rule 1-4), the player may lift the ball farther from the hole following the procedure prescribed in Rule 12-2, and clean it to the extent necessary for identification. In situation (a), if the lifted ball is a ball in play, it must be replaced. Before playing, the owner of the ball which had been lifted would be entitled to have the other ball lifted by its prospective owner under Rule 22. In situation (b), if the lifted ball is an abandoned ball, the player may discard it and play the other ball. Other Decisions relating to Rule 1-4: Ball in Bunker Moves Closer to Hole When Obstruction Removed and Ball Will Not Remain at Rest When Replaced; All Other Parts of Bunker Are Nearer Hole ? See 20-3d/2. Loose Impediment Affecting Lie Moved When Ball Lifted ? See 23-1/7. Loose Impediment Affecting Lie Removed While Ball Lifted ? See 23-1/8.
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