What penalty will a golfer incur after hitting a golfer 's ball during a putt ?
Rule 25 – Abnormal ground conditions , wrong green * An abnormal ground condition is defined as any " casual water " ( puddles or standing water that is not a water hazard , dew or frost ) , " ground under repair " ( simply ground marked as such by the groundskeeping staff ) or damage to the course made by a burrowing animal , reptile or bird .