After hitting a putt during the 2003 U.S. Senior Open, a gust of wind knocked Wayne Levi's hat off, causing it to blow right past the ball, very close to making contact. See the video to the right to learn about the penalties assessed under Rule 18 and Rule 19 had Levy's hat actually made contact with the ball.

On the final hole of the 2000 U.S. Open, Ernie Els' approach shot landed in the rough, just off the green. A member of the media following Els' group apparently stepped on the ball. See the video to the right to find out the applicable rules and the relief to which Els was entitled.

At the 1999 Spanish Open, Alvaro Salto's putt came to rest overhanging the lip of the hole. See the video to the right to learn about the provisions of Rule 16-2, "Ball Overhanging Hole" and how it applied to Salto's situation.

At the 2001 British Open, final round co-leader Ian Woosnam's frustration bubbled over on the second tee when he discovered he was carrying 15 clubs when only allowed 14. See the video to the right to learn the outcome for Ian.

Watch what happens on this shot by Patty Sheehan at the 1989 U.S. Women's Open. Her approach shot strikes another player's ball already on the green. See the video to the right to learn the outcome of this.

In the 1986 NEC World Series of Golf Denis Watson's ball was intentionally deflected onto the green by an outside agency, which in this case was an overzealous fan. See the video to the right to learn the outcome of this.

At the 1998 Players Championship, Steve Lowery's ball was at rest on the green when an outside agency decided to wreak havoc with the ball. See the video to the right to see how things turned out for Lowery.