The incident occurred at the 14 Par-4 hole. After performing the third shot from the Fringe area, Lowry moved to the ball on Putting Green. However, instead of using the marker to mark the ball in the right order, he directly lifted the ball on his hand without making a mark.

After a few seconds to realize the mistake, Lowry immediately put the ball back to the old position and only laughed with his friends in the group of Rory Mcilroy and Justin Rose. According to the current provisions of the Golf 2023 Law issued by R&A and USGA, violating law 14.1A, leading to a 1 -stick penalty. In the case of Lowry, the act of lifting the ball without marking makes his Barey score at the 14 hole being adjusted to Double Bogey.

Specifically, Law 14.1A stipulates:“Before lifting the ball in any situation, the ball requires the ball back to the old position, the player must mark the ball position by placing a marker right behind or next to the ball. Lifting the ball without marking, or marking the wrong way, will be fined a cane according to the law.”

Law 14.1A ensures absolute accuracy of the ball position, especially when the ball needs to be lifted for reasons such as wiping the ball, checking damage, or giving way to fight. The marking is mandatory, whether in a professional competition or the movement, in order to avoid controversy and protect the fairness in the game.

Shane Lowry’s situation is a clear reminder, even at the highest level, the violations of the law seem to be simply possible, especially in tense competition conditions like at Oakmont, which makes the ability to focus. It is worth noting that Lowry’s behavior, he did not react negatively, but accepted the punishment and kept a positive attitude. It is also the spirit that the Golf Law always aims to: self -compliance, honesty and respect for the game.