196 Rule 23 23.5b Partner Is Responsible for Player’s Actions Any action taken by the player concerning the partner’s ball or equipment is treated as having been taken by the partner. If the player’s action would breach a Rule if taken by the partner: • The partner is in breach of the Rule and gets the resulting penalty (see Rule 23.9a). • Examples of this are when the player breaches the Rules by: » Improving the conditions affecting the stroke to be made by the partner, » Accidentally causing the partner’s ball to move, or » Failing to mark the spot of the partner’s ball before lifting it. This also applies to actions by the player’s caddie concerning the partner’s ball that would breach a Rule if taken by the partner or partner’s caddie. If the actions of the player or the player’s caddie affect the play of both the player’s own ball and the partner’s ball, see Rule 23.9a(2) to find out when there is a penalty for both partners. 23.6 Side’s Order of Play Partners may play in the order the side considers best. This means that when it is a player’s turn to play under Rule 6.4a (match play) or 6.4b (stroke play), either the player or their partner may play next. Exception – Continuing Play of Hole After Stroke Conceded in Match Play: • A player must not continue play of a hole after the player’s next stroke has been conceded if this would help their partner. • If the player does so, their score for the hole stands without penalty, but the partner’s score for the hole cannot count for the side. 23.7 Partners May Share Clubs Rule 4.1b(2) is modified to allow partners to share clubs, so long as the total number of clubs they have together is not more than 14. 23.8 Restriction on Player Standing Behind Partner When Stroke Made In addition to the limitations in Rule 10.2b(4), a player must not stand on or close to an extension of the line of play behind the ball while their partner is making a stroke to gain information for their (the player’s) next stroke. Penalty for Breach of Rule 23.8: General Penalty.
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