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1 In stroke play, the only way for Fergus to take his stance is to back into a gorse bush, causing a branch to break. What is the ruling?

A There is no penalty.

B Fergus gets one penalty stroke.

C Fergus gets the general penalty (two strokes). 2 During a match, Fergus goes to mark his ball on the putting green, but before putting the marker down, accidentally moves his ball. What is the ruling?

A There is no penalty and Fergus must replace the ball.

B Fergus gets one penalty stroke and must replace the ball.

C Fergus gets one penalty stroke and must play the ball as it lies. 3 In stroke play, Jezz is searching for his ball in deep rough when he causes it to move. What is the ruling?

A There is no penalty and Jezz must replace the ball.

B Jezz gets one penalty stroke and must replace the ball.

C Jezz gets one penalty stroke and must play the ball as it lies. 4 In stroke play, Fergus’ ball lies in a bunker but a sprinkler head outside the bunker is interfering with his stance. Which ruling is correct?

A Fergus can take free relief but must drop the ball in the bunker.

B Fergus can take free relief and may drop the ball inside or outside the bunker.

C Fergus is not entitled to any free relief.