Rules question · Rule 13.3b · Expert
Opponent lifts my ball overhanging the hole: what is the ruling in match play?
In match play your ball is overhanging the hole. Before your waiting time is up, your opponent lifts it. What is the ruling?
Answer
Your ball is treated as holed with your last stroke
If your opponent in match play lifts your ball overhanging the hole before your waiting time has ended, your ball is treated as holed with your last stroke. Your opponent gets no penalty. Stroke play is different: the other player would get two penalty strokes and you would have to replace the ball on the lip.