Is it a penalty if your ball moves on the green after you marked it?
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
On the green
Penalty: None
Is it a penalty if your ball moves on the green after you marked it?
PenaltyNone· under Rule 13
What to do
- 1Note the exact spot carefully before marking, so you can replace the ball accurately.
- 2If the ball or marker moves after marking, do not worry about penalty.
- 3Replace the ball on its original spot and continue play.
Based on the modern Rules of Golf (Rule 13), as published by the USGA and The R&A and effective from the 2019 revision. Local rules can modify some situations — check the scorecard or with the committee when in doubt.
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