Backspin Volume 3, Issue 12 | Page 9

us – huh? Hazard] clarifies that, “Although the margin of a water hazard extends vertically upwards such that the insect is in the hazard, the Rules do not contemplate such a case. Thus, in equity (Rule 1-4), the player may swat away the insect whether it be flying or on the player.” Decision 18/4 [Television Evidence Shows Ball at Rest Changed Position But by Amount Not Reasonably Discernible to Naked Eye] points out that “The Definition of “Moved” – when a ball “leaves is position and comes to rest in any other place” – does not contemplate movements of the ball that are only discernible through the use of high definition television or any other form of sophisticated technology.” Decision 27-2a/1.3 [Player Intends to Play Provisional Ball But No One Present to Hear Announcement] advises, “Rule 27-2a does not contemplate the absence of an opponent, marker or fellow-competitor when the player intends to play a provisional ball.” Decision 29-1/4.5 [Play of Provisional Ball in Foursomes When Partner Has Already Gone Ahead] indicates, “Rule 27-2a does not contemplate such a case and, in view of the fact that the purpose of Rule 27-2 is to enable players to save time ….” Decision 29/6 [Signing of Score Card in Foursomes Stroke Play] clarifies that, “Although Rule 29 is silent on the matter, in foursome stroke play only one of the partners need comply with Rule 6-6b.” What rules? 9