Rule 9: Information as to Strokes Taken

Definitions   All defined terms are in italics and are listed alphabetically in the Definitions section – see pages 2235.   9-1. General   The number of strokes a player has taken includes any penalty strokes incurred.   9-2. Match Play   a. Information as to Strokes Taken   An opponent is entitled to ascertain from the player, during the play of a hole, the number of strokes he has taken and, after play of a hole, the number of strokes taken on the hole just completed.   b. Wrong Information...

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Rule 8: Advice; Indicating Line of Play

Definitions   All defined terms are in italics and are listed alphabetically in the Definitions section – see pages 2235.   8-1. Advice   During a stipulated round, a player must not:   a. give advice to anyone in the competition playing on the course other than his partner, or   b. ask for advice from anyone other than his partner or either of their caddies. 8-2. Indicating Line of Play   a. Other Than on Putting Green   Except on the putting green, a player may have the line of play...

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Rule 7: Practice

Definitions   All defined terms are in italics and are listed alphabetically in the Definitions section – see pages 2235.   7-1. Before or Between Rounds   a. Match Play   On any day of a match-play competition, a player may practice on the competition course before a round.   b. Stroke Play   Before a round or play-off on any day of a stroke-play competition, a competitor must not practice on the competition course or test the surface of any putting green on the course by rolling a ball or roughening...

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Rule 6: The Player

Definitions   All defined terms are in italics and are listed alphabetically in the Definitions section – see pages 2235.   6-1. Rules   The player and his caddie are responsible for knowing the Rules. During a stipulated round, for any breach of a Rule by his caddie, the player incurs the applicable penalty.   6-2. Handicap   a. Match Play   Before starting a match in a handicap competition, the players should determine from one another their respective handicaps. If a player begins a match having...

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