OK, I checked the USGA rules on this one and I'm still a little confused. Let's say I am addressing a ball in thick grass. The club head never touches the ball, but instead the ball moves slightly because of the clubs interaction with the grass. In other words, at address, the club presses the grass down slightly which moves the ball slightly (even if the ball doesn't actually move from its current location) What is the ruling?
2007-09-10 08:28:58 · 9 answers · asked by ericcoz 1 in Sports ➔ Golf
Assuming the ball is not inside the hazard line, if the ball returns to it's original position no penalty has occured. If it doesn't, assess yourself a one stroke penalty. I'll stake my golf-playing life on this.
2007-09-10 14:14:25 · answer #1 · answered by toughnottobeacynic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to determine whether the ball actually moved to a different spot.
"Moved" means that the ball left its current location and came to rest in any other place.
There is a decision that says that if a ball "oscillates", but doesn't leave the spot where it lies, the ball has not "moved".
Movement can be in any direction, including down. If the ball is being supported by some tall grass, and it sinks lower in the grass, then it has moved.
Oh by the way, you are not allowed to press anything down while addressing the ball. You are allowed to ground your club lightly. (Rule 13-2)
2007-09-10 10:54:00 · answer #2 · answered by John F 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See ruling 18-2b/6, which may apply. Q: A’s ball is perched on a tuft of heather. He takes his stance and rests his club on the heather behind the ball. The ball moves. What is the ruling?
A: Resting the club on heather or grass behind the ball constitutes grounding it. Accordingly, A had addressed the ball and Rule 18-2b applies. A incurs a penalty stroke and must replace his ball.
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2007-09-10 08:47:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sucks but since you have addressed the ball it is a one stroke penalty and place the ball back to the original spot as best you can
2007-09-12 22:06:53 · answer #4 · answered by momma71406 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not the addressing that causes the penalty, it's whether or not you have "grounded the club". That basically means if you touch any portion of whatever the ball is resting on (grass, ground, etc.).
2007-09-10 10:29:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its a penalty if that action caused the ball to move
2007-09-10 10:16:16 · answer #6 · answered by yoji6365 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Run
See Spot Run
Run Spot Run
2007-09-10 09:00:46 · answer #7 · answered by amgolf27 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
One stroke penelty and replace ball as close to original as possible I think.
2007-09-10 08:38:00 · answer #8 · answered by Jerry Thunder 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Watch "The Legend of Bagger Vance" it will answer your question.
2007-09-10 08:49:53 · answer #9 · answered by Deano7275 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋