Rule of the Week

October 17, 2025

Hitting a moving ball

Are you allowed to hit a moving golf ball?

Answer – No (Rule 10.1d) However there are three exceptions:-

Ball begins to move only after player begins backswing for stroke.
Ball falling off tee.
Ball moving in water.

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