What happens if you hit a bird with your golf ball?

Answer: The ball is to be played as it lies, in this case = out of bounds. Had the stroke been made at a ball on the green, the stroke must be cancelled and replaced and replayed.

Has anyone hit a bird with a golf ball?

Tour pro Tripp Isenhour killed a bird by intentionally hitting golf balls at it, and now faces charges for animal cruelty for the deed. “Shoot Birds Like A Pro” is more like it.

What happens if you accidentally kill a hawk?

Killing a hawk is a misdemeanor but fines can vary widely from as little as $50 to up to $75,000, depending on the way and number of birds killed.

What happens if a golf ball hits another into the hole?

If you putt your ball, and it strikes a competitors ball (which is also on the green) you will incur a 2 shot penalty (stroke play only). Your ball will be played from where it lies, and your friend’s ball returned to its original resting position. In match play, also no penalty.

What happens if an animal takes your golf ball?

If your ball is moved by an outside influence, such as an animal or a spectator, there is no penalty to anyone and the ball must be replaced. If your ball is moved by a natural force, such as wind, water, or gravity, you will usually play the ball from its new location without penalty.

What is the penalty for moving your golf ball?

In the general area, bunkers and penalty areas, if you, your caddie or your playing partner accidentally cause the ball to move, you will get a one-shot penalty and you must replace the ball in its original position.

What happens in golf if an animal moves your ball?

Can you touch your golf ball to identify it?

If a ball might be yours but you cannot identify it as it lies, you may lift the ball to identify it. But the spot of the ball must first be marked, and the ball must not be cleaned more than needed to identify it (except on the putting green).