206 Rule 25 25.4 Modifications for Players Who Use Assistive Mobility Devices Purpose of Rule: Rule 25.4 allows a player who uses an assistive mobility device to be assisted by both an aide and a caddie at the same time, explains how a player may use an assistive mobility device (such as a wheelchair or other wheeled mobility device or a cane or a crutch) to help in taking a stance and making a stroke, and modifies certain relief procedures. Rules 25.4a to 25.4l apply to all assistive mobility devices, including canes, crutches, wheelchairs and other wheeled mobility devices. Rules 25.4m and 25.4n apply only to wheelchairs and other wheeled mobility devices. 25.4a Help from an Aide or Any Other Person A player who uses an assistive mobility device may get help from an aide or any other person, including another player, in these ways: • Lifting Ball on Putting Green: When the player’s ball lies on the putting green, Rule 14.1b is modified so that the player’s aide, in addition to their caddie, may lift the ball without the player’s authorization. • Dropping, Placing and Replacing Ball: All Rules that require the player to drop, place or replace a ball are modified so that the player is also allowed, without limitation, to give a general authorization to any other person to drop, place and replace their ball. • Positioning Player or Device: As allowed by Rule 10.2b(5), before making a stroke, the player may get physical help from any person to help position the player or position or remove the assistive mobility device. 25.4b Advice from an Aide A player who uses an assistive mobility device may ask for and get advice from their aide in the same way that a player asks for and gets advice from a caddie under Rule 10.2a (Advice). An aide has the same status under the Rules as a caddie (see Rule 10.3), but with the exceptions described in Rule 25.4j. For purposes of Rule 10.2a, a player may ask for and get advice from both an aide and a caddie at the same time.
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