115 • The player, or • Anyone the player authorizes, but such authorization must be given each time before the ball is lifted rather than given generally for the round. Exception – When Caddie May Lift Player’s Ball Without Authorization: The caddie may lift the player’s ball without authorization when: • The player’s ball is on the putting green, or • It is reasonable to conclude (such as from an action or statement) that the player will take relief under a Rule. If the caddie lifts the ball when not allowed to do so, the player gets one penalty stroke (see Rule 9.4). See Rules 25.2g, 25.4a and 25.5d (for players with certain disabilities, Rule 14.1b is modified to allow an aide to lift the player’s ball on the putting green without authorization). 14.1c Cleaning Ball A ball lifted from the putting green may always be cleaned (see Rule 13.1b). A ball lifted from anywhere else may always be cleaned except when it is lifted: • To See If It Is Cut or Cracked. Cleaning is not allowed (see Rule 4.2c(1)). • To Identify It. Cleaning is allowed only as needed to identify it (see Rule 7.3). • Because It Interferes with Play. Cleaning is not allowed (see Rule 15.3b(2)). • To See If It Lies in Condition Where Relief Is Allowed. Cleaning is not allowed, unless the player then takes relief under a Rule (see Rule 16.4). If the player cleans their ball when not allowed under this Rule, they get one penalty stroke and must replace the ball if it was lifted. See Rule 22.2 (in Foursomes, either partner may act for the side and action by the partner is treated as action of the player); 23.5 (in Four-Ball, either partner may act for the side and action by the partner concerning the player’s ball or equipment is treated as action of the player). 14.2 Replacing Ball on Spot This Rule applies whenever a ball is lifted or moved and a Rule requires it to be replaced on a spot. 14.2a Original Ball Must Be Used The original ball must be used when replacing a ball. Exception – Another Ball May Be Used When: Rule 14
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