Double Hit

An illegal golf stroke where the club makes contact with the ball twice during a single swing motion, resulting in a penalty stroke and counting the original stroke plus one penalty stroke. Double hits typically occur during short game situations or when trying to help the ball out of difficult lies. Understanding double hit rules helps golfers handle these situations properly and avoid additional penalties. This rule infraction is usually obvious to the player and requires honest self-assessment and penalty application. Double hit prevention involves proper technique and avoiding attempts to guide or steer the ball during impact.