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David in FL Incredible Member

David in FL

I suppose the ball has to be placed back where it came from?

the so-called Putt is re-played, without penalty ?

18-1 . By Outside Agency

If a ball at rest is moved by an outside agency , there is no penalty and the ball must be replaced.

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
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Fourputt Incredible Member

Fourputt

I suppose the ball has to be placed back where it came from?

the so-called Putt is re-played, without penalty ?

Are you saying that it happens while the ball is rolling after a stroke, or that the animal moves your ball when it's at rest?  The answer is slightly different depending on the situation.

If the ball is at rest, then moved by the animal, it must be replaced (Rule 18-1).

If the ball is in motion after a stroke, then the stroke is cancelled and the ball must again be replaced and the stroke replayed (Rule 19-1).

Rick

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late347 Dedicated Member

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Are you saying that it happens while the ball is rolling after a stroke, or that the animal moves your ball when it's at rest?  The answer is slightly different depending on the situation.

If the ball is at rest, then moved by the animal, it must be replaced (Rule 18-1).

If the ball is in motion after a stroke, then the stroke is cancelled and the ball must again be replaced and the stroke replayed (Rule 19-1).


what if I make a putt, and the ball stops near the lip of the hole.

I'm walking towards the ball to count the 10 seconds.

But a squirrel putts the ball into the hole, as Im still walking towards the hole, prepared to count the 10 seconds.

I suppose the putt must be re-taken?

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David in FL Incredible Member

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what if I make a putt, and the ball stops near the lip of the hole.

I'm walking towards the ball to count the 10 seconds.

But a squirrel putts the ball into the hole, as Im still walking towards the hole, prepared to count the 10 seconds.

I suppose the putt must be re-taken?

Correct.

Once again....

18-1 . By Outside Agency

If a ball at rest is moved by an outside agency , there is no penalty and the ball must be replaced.

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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wadesworld Dedicated Member

wadesworld

But a squirrel putts the ball into the hole, as Im still walking towards the hole, prepared to count the 10 seconds.

I'm a rules stickler, but if the squirrel PUTTS the ball into the hole, I'm inclined to let it count. :)

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There was a hole in one on a par 4 on the tour when it hit off a competitor's putter and went in.  It counted.

Here is video of it.  It's #3 in this top 10 lucky bounces list.

I'm about five inches from being an outstanding golfer.  That's the difference my left ear is from my right.  -  Ben Crenshaw

Golf is like a love affair.  If you don't take it seriously its no fun.  If you do take it seriously, it breaks your heart.  -  Arthur Daley

What other people may find in poetry or art museums, I find in the flight of a good drive  -  Arnold Palmer

Some of us worship in churches, some in synagogues and some on golf courses  -  Adlai Stevenson

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what if I make a putt, and the ball stops near the lip of the hole.

I'm walking towards the ball to count the 10 seconds.

But a squirrel putts the ball into the hole, as Im still walking towards the hole, prepared to count the 10 seconds.

I suppose the putt must be re-taken?

If the ball stopped, wouldn't it be at rest? I believe that you'd just place it back by the lip of the hole in this case.

-Rich

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Kenny D Established Member

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This is hilarious because I remember there was a course here in Columbus called the "airport course" b/c it was literally right at the runway of Port Columbus International Airport.  They had such an issue with groundhogs and people witnessed them taking balls that landed near their gigantic burrows. If your from the Columbus area you know the course I'm talking about

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