In the event a player accidentally damages the course during play, what is the ruling?

The ruling states that if a player accidentally damages the course during play, there is no penalty incurred as long as the damage was unintentional. However, the player is required to repair the damage they caused. This ruling is rooted in the principle that golf is a game of integrity and respect for the course, where players are expected to uphold the condition of the playing surface. Therefore, the player must take responsibility for their actions by fixing any accidental damage.