Watch as a Justin Rose Incurs Penalty for Moving His Ball with a Divot – Golf Rules

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The player is warming up for the stroke behind the ball, and manages to hit a divot into their ball lying at rest on the fairway. Does the player incur a penalty?
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Yes, the player has caused their ball to move, and under Rule 9.4, they incur a penalty of one stroke and they must replace the ball. No exceptions apply in this case that would enable the player to avoid the penalty.
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