In this scenario it looks like the player is attempting to build a stance rather than just taking their stance. They would most likely be assessed the general penalty of two strokes. Subscribe for more great golf content please. https://www.visionquestgolf.com
Golf rules are hard. This is another one where an unsuspecting player may find themselves in trouble. Best to know the rules if in a tournament or playing a high stakes match.
8.1a/6 – Altering Surface of Ground to Build Stance Is Not Permitted
A player is allowed to place his or her feet firmly in taking a stance, but is in breach of Rule 8.1a if he or she alters the ground where the stance will be taken if altering the ground improves the area of intended stance.
Examples of altering the ground that are likely to improve conditions affecting the stroke include:
Knocking down sand on the side of a bunker with a foot to create a level area to stand on.
Excessively digging feet into soft ground to gain a firmer foundation for the stance.
A player is in breach of Rule 8.1a as soon as he or she has improved conditions by altering ground conditions to build a stance and cannot avoid a penalty by attempting to restore the ground conditions to their original state.
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