“Accidental Movement of a Ball on a Putting Green
Rules 18-2, 18-3 and 20-1 are modified as follows:
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 as provided in Rules 18-2, 18-3 and 20-1.
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.”
Se aplicará en los torneos promovidos tanto por la USGA como por el R&A y se pretende que sea introducida de forma generalizada por federaciones y clubs, al objeto de dar pasos hacia el objetivo de simplificación y modernización. Probablemente, lo que ahora es una regla local de aplicación opcional por los Comités, en la próxima revisión de reglas, será una verdadera modificación de las reglas afectadas.
Saludos,
