CGA Adopts New Local Rule For All Events

 

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (January 4, 2017) -- A new Local Rule announced by the USGA and The R&A eliminates the penalty when a ball is accidentally moved on the putting green. The Carolinas Golf Association will adopt this Local Rule for all of their championships, qualifying competitions, and one-day events for 2017 and beyond.

The following will appear on CGA hard cards:

BALL AT REST MOVED ON PUTTING GREEN - When a player’s ball lies on the putting green, there is no penalty if the ball or ball-marker is accidentally moved by the player, his partner, his opponent, or any of their caddies or equipment. The moved ball or ball-marker must be replaced. This Local Rule applies only when the player’s ball or ball-marker lies on the putting green and any movement is accidental. Note: If it is determined that a player’s ball on the putting green was moved as a result of wind, water or some other natural cause such as the effects of gravity, the ball must be played as it lies from its new location. A ball-marker moved in such circumstances is replaced.

More information: usga.org/2017localrule

 

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