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Hong Kong Open leader Michael Campbell has avoided a two-stroke penalty following a bizarre incident on the 10th tee during his third round Saturday.
Campbell, who is looking to end a seven-year winless drought, teed his ball up but accidently knocked the ball off the tee while taking a practice.
The New Zealander moved forward to pick-up his ball before replacing it on the tee, but fearing his actions may have incurred a penalty under the Rules of Golf, Campbell called for a ruling.
John Paramour, chief referee with the European Tour, ruled that Campbell had not addressed the ball and therefore was not in breach of the rules.
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Campbell went on to par the hole and maintain a two-shot lead at 11-under par.
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