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1 . From the Safety portion of Section I Etiquette : “ Players should not play until the players in front are out of range .”
2 . Rule 22-2 [ Ball Interfering with Play ] and Decision 22 / 1 [ Mental Interference by Another Ball ].
3 . Rule 25-2 [ Embedded Ball ], but now the owner of the ball is permitted to lift the embedded ball .
4 . Rule 27-1c [ Ball Not Found Within Five Minutes ].
5 . From the Consideration for Other Players portion of Section I Etiquette : “ Players should always show consideration for other players on the course and should not disturb their play by moving , talking or making unnecessary noise .”
6 . Rule 33-2b [ The Committee : The Course : New Holes ] and Rule 7-1b [ Practice Before or Between Rounds : Stroke Play ].
7 . Rule 5-3 [ Ball Unfit for Play ] which states , in part , “ If a ball breaks into pieces as a result of a stroke , the stroke is canceled and the player must play a ball , without penalty , as nearly as possible at the spot from which the original ball was played ….”
Check out the bonus rule information on Page 11 involving accidental movement on the green .
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