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Rule 20-7
Serious Breach of Playing from the Wrong Place
Q. What constitutes a serious breach of playing from the wrong place?
A. A serious breach has occurred if the player has gained a significant advantage as a result of playing from a wrong place. (Note 1 to Rule 20-7c)
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| Approach shot found this water hazard to the side of the green | |
During the 2002 Verizon Byron Nelson Classic, Shigeki Maruyama’s approach shot found this water hazard to the side of the green. He was penalized one stroke under Rule 26-1 and then sought the assistance of a Rules Official to determine the correct procedure for taking a drop: |
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| Caused ball to move slightly | |
Tom Lehman was playing in the final round of the 1996 U.S. Open, and was one shot from the lead with one hole to go. After chipping onto the 17th green, he went to mark his ball, and caused it to move slightly. |
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| Ball stepped on, lie altered. | |
On the final hole of the 2000 U.S. Open, Ernie Els' approach shot landed in the rough, just off the green. A member of the media following Els' group apparently stepped on the ball. |
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