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**97dYA9L3** · 08-25-2009, 02:54 AM

When addressing the ball, especially in thick rough, and the ball moves, I take it that results in a penalty stroke.

Do most then play it as though it's in a hazard and not ground the club, therefor eliminating the risk of the ball settling?

If the ball moves, it is a penalty. But you also may not improve your lie, per rule 13-2:

http://golf.about.com/cs/rulesofgolf/a/rule13.htm

Watch what Kenny Perry does here. I don't think there is any doubt that he improved his lie, but the PGA decided to let him slide. IMO, he cheated.

http://www.golfdigest.com/magazine/b...-didnt-he.html

08-25-2009, 02:54 AM	#1
97dYA9L3 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 428 Senior Member	When addressing the ball, especially in thick rough, and the ball moves, I take it that results in a penalty stroke. Do most then play it as though it's in a hazard and not ground the club, therefor eliminating the risk of the ball settling? If the ball moves, it is a penalty. But you also may not improve your lie, per rule 13-2: http://golf.about.com/cs/rulesofgolf/a/rule13.htm Watch what Kenny Perry does here. I don't think there is any doubt that he improved his lie, but the PGA decided to let him slide. IMO, he cheated. http://www.golfdigest.com/magazine/b...-didnt-he.html
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