When Original Lie Altered - Golf Rules Explained

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Ball Anywhere on Course Interfering with Play
(1) Meaning of Interference by Another Player’s Ball. Interference under this Rule exists when another player’s ball at rest:
Might interfere with the player’s area of intended stance or area of intended swing,
Is on or close to the player’s line of play such that, given the intended stroke, there is a reasonable chance the player’s ball in motion could hit that ball, or
Is close enough to distract the player in making the stroke.
(2) When Relief Is Allowed from Interfering Ball. If a player reasonably believes that another player’s ball anywhere on the course might interfere with the player’s own play:
The player may require the other player to mark the spot and lift the ball (see Rule 14.1), and the ball must not be cleaned (except when lifted from the putting green under Rule 13.1b) and must be replaced on its original spot (see Rule 14.2).
If the other player does not mark the spot before lifting the ball or cleans the lifted ball when not allowed, he or she gets one penalty stroke.
In stroke play only, a player required to lift his or her ball under this Rule may play first instead.
A player is not allowed to lift his or her ball under this Rule based only on the player’s own belief that the ball might interfere with another player’s play.
If the player lifts his or her ball when not required to do so by the other player (except when lifting the ball on the putting green under
Rule 13.1b), the player gets one penalty stroke.
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Where to Replace Ball When Original Lie Altered
If the lie of a lifted or moved ball that must be replaced is altered, the player must replace the ball in this way:
(1) Ball in Sand. When the ball was in sand, whether in a bunker or anywhere else on the course:
In replacing the ball on its original spot (which if not known must be estimated) (see Rule 14.2c), the player must re-create the original lie as much as possible.
In re-creating the lie, the player may leave a small part of the ball visible if the ball had been covered by sand.
If the player fails to re-create the lie in breach of this Rule, the player has played from the wrong place.
(2) Ball Anywhere Except in Sand. When the ball was anywhere except in sand, the player must replace the ball by placing it on the nearest spot with a lie most similar to the original lie that is:
Within one club-length from its original spot (which if not known must be estimated) (see Rule 14.2c),
Not nearer the hole, and
In the same area of the course as that spot.
If the player knows that the original lie was altered but does not know what the lie was, the player must estimate the original lie and replace the ball under (1) or (2).
Exception - For Lies Altered While Play is Stopped and Ball Has Been Lifted, see
Rule 5.7d
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[@chrisjeffers7300]

Thanks!

[@blujay9191]

Thanks!

[@scottcarter4110]

Hope you didn’t make that group coming up behind you wait for long 😜

[@GolfRulesQuestions]

Welcome to the channel!

[@rfsilv02]

Please note that under rule 15.3b that if the player lifts their ball on their own without being required to do so by the other player, the player incurs a one stroke penalty: “ If the player lifts his or her ball when not required to do so by the other player (except when lifting the ball on the putting green under Rule 13.1b), the player gets one penalty stroke.” Rule 15.3b

[@girlfriendsgolf]

Great explanation

[@charliepreston7533]

Wouldn't you be penalised for cleaning the ball in your hand when you picked it up?

[@GolfRulesQuestions]

You would be penalised if you clean your ball when lifting your ball under Rule 15.3, if you weren't on the green.

[@blujay9191]

Nice job. I'd like to see the same thing demonstrated but somewhere that's not in the 'general area' of the course. (i.e., penalty area, sand trap) Please post a link if you've previously covered that situation. Thanks.

[@GolfRulesQuestions]

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[@Ruinsthename]

You seem to be fiddling a little with your ball in your hand there before you replace it, would you say you might be subject to a 1 stroke penalty for cleaning your ball? :) -Sorry feeling cheeky. :P

[@GolfRulesQuestions]

Tell me where it says I can't clean it...

[@Ruinsthename]

@@GolfRulesQuestions 14.1c exceptions bullet point number 3. "Because it interferes with play" No?

[@GolfRulesQuestions]

Oh yes, absolutely. I thought this was a different video (face palm). In regards to cleaning, that would depend on whether the ball was dirty in the first place and therefore the rubbing of the ball in the hand actually did clean it. Say the ball had just rolled down a clean dry fairway, or even a slightly wet but clean fairway. There's a strong argument that the ball was never cleaned.

[@Ruinsthename]

@@GolfRulesQuestions very good point. Can't clean a clean ball. Makes sense indeed. Thank you. 🙂

[@kr-lp2nj]

On dp world tour lift clean is always in play. If they land in a divot. Can they place behind divot. I swear i saw this happen this weekend

[@redhed9776]

He shanked it !!😂