195 Rule 23 » One partner has holed out or had their next stroke conceded and the other partner either chooses not to hole out or has a score that cannot count for the side, or » The result of the hole is decided (such as when the other side’s score for the hole is lower than the side could possibly make). (2) Stroke Play. A side has completed a hole when one of the partners has holed out and the other partner has holed out, chooses not to do so or is disqualified for the hole. 23.4 One or Both Partners May Represent the Side The side may be represented by one partner during all or any part of a round. It is not necessary for both partners to be present or, if present, for both to play on each hole. If a partner is absent and then arrives to play, that partner may start play for the side only between the play of two holes, which means: • Match Play – Before Any Player in Match Starts Hole. If the partner arrives only after any player on either side in the match has started play of a hole, that partner is not allowed to play for the side until the next hole. • Stroke Play – Before Other Partner Starts Hole. If the partner arrives only after the other partner has started play of a hole, the arriving partner is not allowed to play for the side until the next hole. An arriving partner who is not allowed to play on a hole may still give advice or help to the other partner and take other actions for the other partner on that hole (see Rules 23.5a and 23.5b). Penalty for Making a Stroke When Not Allowed to Play Hole in Breach of Rule 23.4: General Penalty. 23.5 Player’s Actions Affecting Partner’s Play 23.5a Player Allowed to Take Any Actions Concerning Partner’s Ball That Partner May Take Although each player on a side must play their own ball: • A player may take any action concerning the partner’s ball that the partner is allowed to take before making a stroke, such as to mark the spot of the ball and lift, replace, drop and place the ball. • A player and the player’s caddie may help the partner in any way that the partner’s caddie is allowed to help (such as to give and be asked for advice and take the other actions allowed under Rule 10), but must not give any help that the partner’s caddie is not allowed to give under the Rules. In stroke play, partners must not agree with each other to leave a ball in place on the putting green to help either of them or any other player (see Rule 15.3a).
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