Rule 1-2

Rich Hodge
Simi Valley, CA

Exerting Influence on Ball

A player or caddie must not take any action to influence the position or the movement of a ball except in accordance with the Rules.

(Removal of movable obstruction ? see Rule 24-1.)

Penalty for Breach of Rule 1-2:
Match play ? Loss of hole;
Stroke play ? Two strokes.

Note: In the case of a serious breach of Rule 1-2, the Committee may impose a penalty of disqualification.

Rule 1-2		Decisions:
[ Decision 1-2/1		Line of Putt Altered Purposely by Opponent or Fellow-Competitor by Stepping on It ]
[ Decision 1-2/2		Shielding Line of Putt from Wind ]
[ Decision 1-2/3		Flagstick Lying on Putting Green Removed by Player to Prevent Another Player?s Ball from Striking It ]
[ Decision 1-2/3.5		Player Repairs Hole After Holing Out But Before Opponent, Fellow-Competitor or Partner Holes Out ]
[ Decision 1-2/4		Player Jumps Close to Hole to Cause Ball to Drop ]
[ Decision 1-2/4.5		Player Leaves Putt Short and Instinctively Throws Putter at Ball ]
[ Decision 1-2/5		Player Putts with One Hand and Catches Ball in Hole with Other Hand ]
[ Decision 1-2/5.5		Player Purposely Stops Ball; Where Next Stroke Must Be Played From ]
[ Decision 1-2/6		Player Removes Loose Impediment Affecting Opponent?s Lie in Hazard ]