? Penalty
Question
What is penalty for player inadvertently hitting ball without addressing ball - and ball strikes a cart player is driving. Is it only one shot if player replaces ball or can he be assessed a second penalty for hitting the cart
Answer
Hi Gordi,
The player receives a penalty of 1 stroke and must replace the ball according to Rule 18:
http://www.usga.org/rules/rules-and-decisions.html#!rule-18
Since the player did not intend on hitting the ball, and thus possible gaining advantage by hitting the cart, there is no extra penalty.
Best regards,
Ken Tannar
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