Definition of 'Advise'
Rules In Action 3:56 PM Text Size : [+] | [-]During a stroke play event last Sunday, Kiprawi asked Bong Hatta where the flagstick was located at Hole 3 Siol. The very talkative and another member of the foursome, Karim took exception to Kiprawi's question, believing his question to be a rules violation. Is Karim correct?
Zainudin Answers: Karim needs to be certain of the Rules before questioning a fellow competitor. The Rules define "advice" as any counsel that could influence a player in determining his play.
Information on the Rules or on matters of public information, such flagstick position, is not within the definition of "advice".
Zainudin Answers: Karim needs to be certain of the Rules before questioning a fellow competitor. The Rules define "advice" as any counsel that could influence a player in determining his play.
Information on the Rules or on matters of public information, such flagstick position, is not within the definition of "advice".


