Does Chip receive a penalty because he moved his ball when he fell? And where does he have to continue playing from?

Is the penalty stroke correct?

I am of the opinion that it is not intentional and therefore falls under accidentally moved.

Answer:

There are only two exceptions where no penalty is incurred if a ball is moved in play:
1. ball moved while searching Rule 7.4 -- ball must be returned to original spot without penalty.
2. rule 13.1d -- If ball or ball marker moves on the green

No penalty for accidentally moving the ball on the green. There is no penalty if a player, opponent or another player in counting play inadvertently moves the player's ball or ball marker.

In all other situations - whether intentional or unintentional - there is a penalty (a penalty stroke) for moving the ball and the ball must be returned to its original position.

In this case, the decision is correct - the player receives a penalty stroke and must return the ball to the original spot with a penalty stroke or, since he is in a penalty area, he can also proceed according to Rule 17 (with the addition of an extra penalty stroke).

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