Player A’s ball comes to rest in the general area slightly closer to the hole than Player B’s ball in the area, clearly interfering with Player B’s play. There is no question B would be unable to play her ball with A’s ball in place. Although Player B has not yet arrived in the area, Player A marks and picks up her ball. Is the procedure okay?A player may not lift her own ball to clear interference with another player’s ball in the general area, penalty area, or bunker unless asked to do so. Player A gets a one stroke penalty and must replace her ball. (Rule 15.3b(2).
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