Every golfer, regardless of skill level, has faced the dreaded double hit. Imagine the scene: the ball pops up perfectly into the path of your follow-through, only to be clipped again and sent off course.
While it might look like a cool trick, it’s anything but when it happens during a serious game. Double hits, though uncommon, can occur due to tough lies or poor technique.
Factors like bad lies in rough creek beds or severe uphill slopes often contribute to this mishap. Even professional golfers aren’t immune; notable incidents have been recorded in major tournaments.
According to USGA Rule 14.