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Originally Posted by Bulls9999
I don't see the application of 'equity' in the various (similar) situations (i.e., both original ball and provisional balls are not differentially identiable, regardless of where they end up)?
Rule 1-4
What is "Equity?"
Q. What does the term "Equity" mean as used in the Rules of Golf?
A. Equity means to treat like situations alike. Some situations are not covered by the Rules of Golf, thus the decision must be made according to what is fair under the Rules of Golf. Equity is not a substitute for a Rule.(Rule 1-4)
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Equity here means, first of all, how would a
similar situation under a different Rule be handled? It just means to try to use the Rules and principles behind them to arrive at a Decision. "Fair" here is only relative to the Rules of Golf, not universal principles of fairness.