Rules question · Rule 7.3 · Medium
Do I have to announce lifting my ball to identify it?
Must you tell another player before lifting your ball to identify it?
Answer
No, you only have to mark the spot
Since 2019 you do not have to tell anyone. You must mark the spot first and clean the ball only as much as needed to identify it.
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