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all tournaments are supposed to be played with the same type of ball for the whole round,
c. One Ball Condition
If it is desired to prohibit changing brands and models of golf balls during a stipulated round, the following condition is recommended:
"Limitation on Balls Used During Round (Note to Rule 5-1):
(i) One Ball ConditionNote: If a ball of a different brand and/or model is dropped or placed, it may be lifted, without penalty, and the player must then proceed by dropping or placing a proper ball (Rule 20-6).
During a stipulated round, the balls a player plays must be of the same brand and model as detailed by a single entry on the current List of Conforming Golf Balls.
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF CONDITION:
Match play - At the conclusion of the hole at which the breach is discovered, the state of the match is adjusted by deducting one hole for each hole at which a breach occurred; maximum deduction per round - Two holes.
Stroke play - Two strokes for each hole at which any breach occurred; maximum penalty per round - Four strokes.
(ii) Procedure When Breach Discovered
When a player discovers that he has played a ball in breach of this condition, he must abandon that ball before playing from the next teeing ground and complete the round with a proper ball; otherwise, the player is disqualified. If discovery is made during play of a hole and the player elects to substitute a proper ball before completing that hole, the player must place a proper ball on the spot where the ball played in breach of the condition lay."
You mean I can't play a "water ball" on those holes and have to dunk an expensive one?
I have a question, person I played with would switch out balls on the green, that is against the rules yes?
Well, fancy that.
I have a question, person I played with would switch out balls on the green, that is against the rules yes?
15-1. General
A player must hole out with the ball played from the teeing ground unless the ball is lost or out of bounds or the player substitutes another ball, whether or not substitution is permitted (see 15-2). If a player plays a wrong ball, see Rule 15-3.
Is there a certain number of balls that can be carried in your bag at a official usga tournament?
So what happens when John Daly runs out of balls?
So what happens when John Daly runs out of balls?