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Tuesday, February 07, 2012
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Q1) In a stroke-play competition, Stevie and Dave start the round with 14 clubs. They are playing with the same model of clubs. On the fourth hole, Stevie's caddy accidentally gives him a club out of Dave's bag to play a shot. Without realising, Stevie plays the shot and returns it to his own bag. On the eighth hole he discovers his error. What is the ruling?

(a) In equity, no penalty

(b) Stevie receives two-shot penalty

(c) Stevie receives four-shot penalty

(d) Stevie is disqualified

Q2) In relation to Question 1, can Dave continue to play with the club?

Yes/No

Q3) Stevie and Dave begin their round with 14 clubs. During a suspension of play, Stevie places one of his clubs into Dave's bag accidentally. After play resumes Dave notices Stevie's club in his bag. What is the ruling?

(a) No penalty

(b) Dave receives two-shot penalty

(c) Stevie receives two-shot penalty

(d) both players are disqualified

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