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On my technique shot, the ball came off the clubface really dead, flying just midway to the opening. Upon evaluation, I located the ball to be broken. What is the correct treatment for this circumstance? –Greg Steiger, Port Orchard, WA
Greg, are playing balatas from the 1970s once more? It’s time to update!
Rule 4.2 c permits you to replace a brand-new ball for one that’s broken. Now, had the ball gotten into items– quit playing gutta perchas, individuals!– the stroke would certainly not have actually counted under Rule 4.2 b, as well as you would certainly play a brand-new ball from the place of the previous stroke scot-free.
But, alas as well as alack, that’s not what occurred. Replace that broke orb with a fresh beginner as well as attempt to obtain it completely to the dancing flooring this time around.
Rules Guy: If the line on my ball obtains smeared, can I swap in a brand-new ball mid-hole?
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My friend as well as I were just recently remaining a lightning tornado in the cart barn when he thought of a excellent inquiry pertaining to the One Ball guideline. When play is put on hold because of harsh weather condition (or any type of various other factor, actually), as well as the gamer notes his ball on the opening, does he need to end up the opening with the very same ball when play resumes? –Joe Rizzo, Douglasville, Ga.
It is a excellent inquiry, as well as one with a easy solution:No When the One Ball Local Rule is being utilized, under Rule 5.7( d), a gamer can change a ball when returning to play, as long as it coincides kind as well as version as outlined by a solitary entrance on the validating ball checklist. It does not also require to be the very same number.
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