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 Rule of the Month for July
   
Question:

A player's ball lies behind a bunker.  May the player test the condition of the bunker to determine whether it is feasible to putt through it?

   
Answer:

The rules do not prohibit a player from testing the condition of a hazard except when the ball lies in or touches the hazard – see Rule 13-4.  However, if such testing improved the line of play, the player would be in breach of Rule 13-2.

 

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CWDGA Policy

Communication Devices

The use of a cellular phone, pager, or any other portable electronic communication device by a contestant or caddie during a stipulated round is strictly prohibited. Players who use such devices may be subject to disqualification due to a serious breach of etiquette.

Distance-Measuring Devices
Distance-measuring devices (that conform to USGA specifications) will be allowed in all CWDGA events at host clubs where the local Rule allowing such devices is in effect.

USGA Rules On-Line
http://www.usga.org/playing/rules/rules.html

The USGA, in conjunction with the R&A in St. Andrews, Scotland, writes, interprets and maintains the Rules of Golf to guard the tradition and integrity of the game. Use the link above for more information.

 
Match Play vs Stroke Play Match Play Stroke Play
Winner Determined By:
Holing Out
Concession of Stroke, Hole or Match
General Breach of Penalties
Doubt as to Procedure
Scorecard
On Course Practice Before Round
Playing Out of Turn
Playing Outside Teeing Ground
14 Clubs
Holes Won
Optional
OK, Any Time
Loss of Hole
Make Claim
Not Required
OK
Recall Stroke
Recall Stroke
Loss of Hole (Max 2)
Total Strokes
Mandatory
Never
2 Strokes
Second Ball (3-3)
Mandatory
Never
No Penalty
2 Strokes and Replay
2 Strokes/hole (Max 4)
   

 
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