Hi Linda,
My question is in match play. Can Player A, who has just finished putting on the
17th green, relay info about the green to Player B, who is behind
him and could have the same putt?
Thanks,
Lou
Dear Lou,
No.
Rule 8-1 prohibits a player from giving advice to anyone
on the course other than his partner. The penalty in match play is loss of hole
(two strokes in stroke play).
There are several opportunities to get advice where you do
not incur a penalty:
• A player who has not yet begun his round may seek advice
from a player who has completed his round.
• A player may seek advice after completing 18 holes before
beginning play on the next 18 in a match that consists of 36 holes.
• If play has been temporarily suspended (e.g., waiting out
a thunderstorm), players may exchange advice.
• In a team competition, the Committee may authorize one
team captain or coach to give advice to team members [Note to Rule 8].
Remember that you incur the loss of hole/two-stroke penalty
if you ask for advice, and if the player answers your question, he will also
incur the same penalty.
Linda
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