In stroke play, if A requests B to leave his ball where it is and B complies, or if B gives any indication to A that he will leave his ball where it is so as to assist A, both players are disqualified. Decision 22-6;

 

Q. In stroke play, B's ball lies just off the putting green. A's ball lies near the hole in a position to serve as a backstop for B's ball. B requests A not to lift his ball. Is such a request proper?
A. No. If A and B agree not to lift a ball that might assist B, both players are disqualified under Rule 22-1.
The disqualification penalty applies if the Committee determines that competitors have agreed not to lift a ball that might assist any competitor.