W.I.M.P? PART 51

QUESTION:
In stroke play, Sandy suggests to his fellow competitor Perry, whose ball lies in a very difficult spot in a bush, that he declares his ball unplayable. What is the ruling?

A. There is no penalty.
B. There is no penalty, providing that Perry does not take the advice and proceeds under a different option.
C. Sandy incurs a penalty of one stroke.
D. Sandy incurs a penalty of two strokes.

I think it is A. Stating the rule is not a form of advice. Unless told in a manner like an advice.. like "If I were you, I will declare unplayable and take a drop.

In that case, two stroke to Sandy, D

Why got 2 WIMP part 50?

Answer A

Is Sandy the avatar girl?

Neutralgolfer wrote:

Is Sandy the avatar girl?

*drool*.. like that she can give any advice..

Seiko wrote:

QUESTION:
In stroke play, Sandy suggests to his fellow competitor Perry, whose ball lies in a very difficult spot in a bush, that he declares his ball unplayable. What is the ruling?

A. There is no penalty.
B. There is no penalty, providing that Perry does not take the advice and proceeds under a different option.
C. Sandy incurs a penalty of one stroke.
D. Sandy incurs a penalty of two strokes.

Yes, it is 2 strokes penalty for Sandy. Rule definitions on Advise is any counsel or suggestion that could influence a player in determining his play .. etc information on rules, distance or matter pf public information is not. (Rule 8-1 under Advice)

ANSWER:
D) Sandy incurs a penalty of two strokes. Decision 8-1/16.
As Sandy's suggestion could have influenced Perry in determining his play, it constituted advice (Definition of Advice). Had Sandy merely told Perry what his options were for a ball unplayable then no penalty would have been incurred.