Ouch! (not really, but still)

[jtw89]

The other day I had a shot land right behind some low hanging branches about 35 yards shy of the green. Instead of trying to punch under the trees, I decided to try to use my putter to pop the ball with loads of top spin so it would roll towards the green (really just kind of an experiment). It didn't work. Instead, I popped the ball straight into my own throat, and got myself an even worse lie. Is there any sort of penalty for hitting myself? Do I just play it like I hit another player on the course?

[Fourputt]

Rule 19-2:

19-2. By Player, Partner, Caddie Or Equipment

If a player’s ball is accidentally deflected or stopped by himself, his partner or either of their caddies or equipment, the player incurs a penalty of one stroke. The ball must be played as it lies, except when it comes to rest in or on the player’s, his partner’s or either of their caddies’ clothes or equipment, in which case the ball must through the green or in a hazard be dropped, or on the putting green be placed, as near as possible to the spot directly under the place where the ball came to rest in or on the article, but not nearer the hole.

Exceptions:

1. Ball striking person attending or holding up flagstick or anything carried by him – see Rule 17-3b.

2. Dropped ball – see Rule 20-2a.

[jtw89]

Thanks