2020 MGA Rules Quiz - Q19

[rogolf]

19. Players A and B are partners in a stroke play foursome event in which Local Rule G-4 (One Ball Rule)

is in effect. Player A begins play on the odd numbered holes while Player B begins play on the even

numbered holes. On Hole #6, Player A swaps Ball A, which the side has used for the first 5 holes, for

Ball B (a different brand and model than Ball A) and makes a stroke from the teeing area. Player B

then realizes it was his turn to begin the hole and tees off with Ball A towards a heavily wooded

area. The side elects to play a provisional ball which Player A does by playing Ball B. They find

Player B’s tee shot against a sprinkler box from which they elect to take relief. Player A drops Ball B

correctly in the relief area and plays it onto the green. The side takes 2 putts to complete the hole

and Player A tees off of Hole #7 with Ball A. What is the side’s score for Hole #6?

A. 4

B. 6

C. 8

D. Disqualification

 

[Mr. Bean]

C

2 PS for playing out of turn

1 tee shot

1 approach shot

2 PS for breach of G-4

2 putts

Total score is 8 strokes.

 

For the makers of these questions I have a wish to present. Please no not use same alphabets describing players and balls. It took me ages to comprehend the question with player A, player B, ball A and ball B.

[antip]

Me too, total of 4SP, total 8, answer C

[Newby]

#19 C Model Local Rule G-4; Rule 22.3