What is the penalty for hitting yours or an opponents golf bag when hitting a golf shot?

Question

What is the penalty for hitting yours or an opponents golf bag when hitting a golf shot?

Answer 1

um......I dont know if there is a oenelty, I would think not but wouldnt you just make sure thast your bag/cart is back far enough BEFORE taking your shot??

Answer 2

This happened to me in a tournament this year.

The rule officially is that if one hits his own, or his teammates bag it is a two stroke penalty or loss of hole in stroke play.  If one hits another's bag that is not a member of his team than there is no penalty to either player.

Knowing that rule saved me a medalist spot at even par.

Its a good thing to know.

Answer 3

I'm no rules expert, but I'm agreeing with Will. I know for sure that it's 2 strokes if you hit your own bag - I'm not sure about your opponent's bag but I'm sure it's the same thing.

Answer 4

Two shots if you hit your own bag, no penalty if you hit your opponent's.

Answer 5

The correct answer is a 2 stroke if you hit either bag. 2 against you for your own bag and 2 against your opponent for hitting his bag. That just means he placed it poorly.