Rules of Golf - Rule 1: The Game
1-1. General
The Game of Golf consists of playing a ball with a club from the teeing
ground into the hole by a stroke or successive strokes in accordance
with the Rules.
1-2. Exerting Influence on Ball
A player or caddie must not take any action to influence the position or
the movement of a ball except in accordance with the Rules.
(Removal of movable obstruction — 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 must not agree to exclude the operation of any Rule 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 decision should
be made in accordance with equity.
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