Penalty Rules
- When more than one penalty occurs simultaneously only the larger of the two penalties counts. For example, a player improves the area of their intended swing and the ball moves. (2 PS + 1 PS) = 2 PS. When the penalties are the same, the penalties are not added together (1 PS + 1 PS) = 1 PS. For example, a player lifts their ball and cleans the ball when not allowed. 1.3c(4)
- When multiple penalties occur (including different penalties), a player is only penalized for the larger of the two penalties unless there an intervening event (a stroke or the player becomes aware of the breach). (2023) 1.3c(4), Clarification 1.3c(4)/1
- A player does not receive multiple penalties for the continuation of the same penalty (e.g., advice for the same shot, multiple practice strokes, improving area of intended swing, etc.). 1.3c(4)
- However, when there is an intervening event, both penalties count. For example, between practice swings in a bunker, a player is told that is not permitted (2 PS + 2 PS) = 4 PS. 1.3c(4)
- Capped Penalties
- Carrying more than 14 clubs. 4.1b(1)
- Sharing clubs when total exceeds 14 clubs. 4.1b(2)
- Replacing clubs. 4.1b(3)
- Graduated Penalties:
- Equipment 4.3a, 4.3b
- Practice on Course Before or Between Rounds 5.2
- Non-Conforming Tee or Teeing Ball in Wrong Way 6.2b(2)
- Pace of Play 5.6a
- Penalties that apply to the next hole when discovered between holes:
