Hi everyone,
Following the mix up the other night in our match I am writing to the Team captain of the other Club. I need to explain the difference between the penalty for player moving a ball (Rule 18-2) and the the penalty for a 'Breach' of that Rule. How do I explain in simple terms 'Breach'?
Any offers would be appreciated.
Cheers,
Michael.

Hi Michael,

If a player moves his ball in play (not as a result of a stroke!), Rule 18-2 states that he must add 1 penalty stroke to his score and replace the ball in its original position.
If he does NOT replace the ball, he is in breach of Rule 18-2 and incurs 2 penalty strokes in stroke play or loss of hole in matchplay.

Good luck with your match this evening!

Johanna

Where do you play golf Toxandria, the Netherlands

Michael

How about R2-6? This clearly states that loss of hole is not always the end result of a players actions because it depends on what those actions were.

The "otherwise provided" applied to your case - 1SP and replace the ball.