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Ball resting against rake

"Scotts Ball came to rest against a rake lying next to a bunker. Scott moved the rake in order to hit the ball without also hitting the rake. Scott's movement of the rake caused the ball to also move. Larry said the ball movement by Scott should result in a one stoke penalty. What is the correct ruling?"

A. Two stroke penalty. Scott improved his lie when he moved the rake and moved his ball, two stoke penalty.

B. One stoke penalty. Scott moved his ball, even though inadvertently, one stoke penalty.

C. "No penalty, Scott moved the ball inadvertently while moving a movable obstruction, no penalty. Replace the ball and play on. And the answer is:"

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