Foursomes match rule

#1 jaydubya

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Posted 11 August 2012 - 02:02 AM

Morning guys,

I tried searching for this but couldn't find any info...

In a foursomes matchplay event are you allowed to share a distance measuring device between two team mates? I have a match later today and my partner has a laser measuring device and we'd both like to use it.

If it makes any difference, we are in the uk.

Cheers!

#2 Newby

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Posted 11 August 2012 - 02:08 AM

Providing the Local Rule actually permitting the use of a DMD is in force, players may share the device with anyone.

#3 hbear

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Posted 11 August 2012 - 01:05 PM

distances are not considered "advice" so can be shared with all players.

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#4 Emjayh

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Posted 12 August 2012 - 04:24 PM

As Newby states providing a local rule permitting the use is in force but be careful if this is an official competition there should be some 'Conditions of the Competition' in place [R33-1] and should state any local rules in force for the competition - these will override any local rule for normal play.

Also remember, if the device is able to measure/gauge anything other than distance you're both DQ.