Procedure for marking a ball on the Green

Question
Hello,

During a tournament, I marked my ball on the green. As it lied on the line of putting of one of my competitor (not my marker), he requested me to move the marker. I took the putter and moved the marker to the other end of the putter head on the same line to the left side. But, While placing back my marker to its original position, by mistake, firstly I placed my ball in front of the relocated marker position, then I took one putter head from the relocated marker to the right, and took off my marker and placed it on its original position and lifted the ball.

This may be mentioned here that, I played the ball from its original position, not the relocated position, nor even I took any stance for it at the relocated position. Only thing I probably did wrong, was to put the ball in front of the relocated marker position, just immediately moving the marker to its original position.

Now my question is: Did I break the rule 20-1 or any other rule or do I warrant any penalty? If so, how many strokes?

My another playing competitor, (who was my marker) awarded me two strokes penalty. Was he right?

My another query is; where would I get the 'procedure for doing a thing correctly', which is not mentioned in the rule book?  

In addition to rule number 20-1 (including the notes), is there any additional 'official information' available on the 'procedure of marking a ball'?

Thank you very much.

Best regards

Badrul Millat

Answer
Badrul,

It appears that there is a one shot penalty on you for not replacing the marker with the correct procedure.

Here is some good information you and the readers..............
20-1/16 Method Used to Mark Position of Ball
Q. The Note to Rule 20-1 provides that "the position of a ball to be lifted should be marked by placing a ball-marker, a small coin or other similar object immediately behind the ball." Is a player penalized if he uses an object that is not similar to a ball-marker or small coin to mark the position of his ball?
A. No. The provision in the Note to Rule 20-1 is a recommendation of best practice, but there is no penalty for failing to act in accordance with the Note.
Examples of methods of marking the position of a ball that are not recommended, but are permissible, are as follows:
?placing the toe of a club at the side of, or behind, the ball;
?using a tee;
?using a loose impediment;
?scratching a line, provided the putting green is not tested (Rule 16-1d) and a line for putting is not indicated (Rule 8-2b). As this practice may cause damage to the putting green, it is discouraged.
However, under Rule 20-1 it is necessary to physically mark the position of the ball. Reference to an existing mark on the ground does not constitute marking the position of a ball. For example, it is not permissible to mark the position with reference to a blemish on the putting green.
When moving a ball or ball-marker to the side to prevent it from interfering with another player's stance or stroke, the player may measure from the side of the ball or ball-marker. In order to accurately replace the ball on the spot from which it was lifted, the steps used to move the ball or ball-marker to the side should be reversed. (Revised)


Thank you and I hope this helps,

Michael