1-1.
General
The Game of Golf consists in playing
a ball from the teeing ground
into the hole by a stroke
or successive strokes in accordance with the Rules.
1-2.
Exerting Influence on Ball
No player or caddie shall take any action to influence thel! position
or the movement of a ball
except in accordancea with the Rules.
(Removal of movable obstructions -see Rule 24-1.)
PENALTY
FOR BREACH OF RULE 1-2:
Match play -Loss of hole
Stroke play -Two strokes.
*Note: In the case of a serious breach of Rule 1-2, the
Committee may impose a penalty
of
disqualification.
1-3.
Agreement to Waive Rules
Players shall not agree
to exclude the operation of any Rule 11 or to waive any penalty
incurred.
PENALTY
FOR BREACH OF RULE 1-3:
Match play -Disqualification of both sides
Stroke play -Disqualification of competitors concerned.
(Agreeing to play out of turn in stroke play -see Rule 10-2c.)
1-4. Points Not Covered by Rules
If any point in dispute is not
covered by the Rules, the t
decision shall be made in accordance
with equity. |
