A player may purposely touch his ball in play with his club in the act of addressing it without penalty.

In a handicap competition, if a player starts a round having declared a lower handicap, he shall be disqualified.

A player may not stand out of bounds to play a ball that lies in bounds.

During a stipulated round, the playing characteristics of a club may be purposely changed by adjustment.

A competitor who has incurred a penalty must inform his marker as soon as possible; otherwise, he has given wrong information.

If a player declares his ball which lies in a bunker unplayable, he may drop a ball within two club-lengths of where it lies, not nearer the hole but it must be dropped in the bunker.

A player may test the condition of a hazard when his ball lies in a similar hazard.

Dew and frost are either casual water or loose impediments at the option of the player.

Damage to a club which occurred prior to a round may be repaired during the round, provided the playing characteristics are not changed and play is not unduly delayed.

A worm which is half on top of the surface of the ground and half below is considered solidly embedded and is not a loose impediment.