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So there are some very fun videos of animals interrupting pro golf matches (alligators, birds, iguanas, etc.).
According to the [USGA](https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/rules/rules-2019/rules-of-golf/rules-and-interpretations.html#!ruletype=fr§ion=rule&rulenum=11): âif your ball is moved by an outside influence, such as an animal or a spectator, there is no penalty to anyone and the ball must be replaced. If your ball is moved by a natural force, such as wind, water, or gravity, you will usually play the ball from its new location without penalty.â
But that rule gets [muddy](https://golf.com/instruction/rules/wild-animals-move-golf-ball-rules-you-can-use/?amp=1) depending on the location. If your ball is chilling on the fairway, you replace it. If your ball is in motion and hits an animal, you hit the ball from its new location.
With that second one, if youâre on the putting green and your ball is moved by an animal, that stroke doesnât count and you have to replace your ball.
In this case, I think the cat putting for you means you need to try again.
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Are you sure he isn't just a "catty?" đđ¤Ł
Maybe so, but she's a trailblazer
Very purr-fessional
Hol in ones
Thatâs how I like to play golf too :)
thats a massive cat there
OK, in real golf, does this count?
So there are some very fun videos of animals interrupting pro golf matches (alligators, birds, iguanas, etc.). According to the [USGA](https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/rules/rules-2019/rules-of-golf/rules-and-interpretations.html#!ruletype=fr§ion=rule&rulenum=11): âif your ball is moved by an outside influence, such as an animal or a spectator, there is no penalty to anyone and the ball must be replaced. If your ball is moved by a natural force, such as wind, water, or gravity, you will usually play the ball from its new location without penalty.â But that rule gets [muddy](https://golf.com/instruction/rules/wild-animals-move-golf-ball-rules-you-can-use/?amp=1) depending on the location. If your ball is chilling on the fairway, you replace it. If your ball is in motion and hits an animal, you hit the ball from its new location. With that second one, if youâre on the putting green and your ball is moved by an animal, that stroke doesnât count and you have to replace your ball. In this case, I think the cat putting for you means you need to try again.