Removing Loose Impediments On The Green
Look over your line to the hole when sizing up a putt. If there are loose impediments (twigs, leaves, stones, duck droppings…) you should remove them as they can throw your putt off considerably.
You can use a towel or hat to brush these away, you don’t just have to use your hand.
Pay close attention to any small debris near the hole.
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Don’t Rake That Bunker too Quickly
If you are in a bunker and your ball does not get out of the bunker after you have hit it (sounds like a lot of my shots…) - do not start to rake the trap.
By raking whilst your ball is still in the bunker, you are testing the sand and violating a rule.
Wait until […]
Casual Water and Putting
If you are just off the putting green and there is a puddle of water along your line to the green - you must play the ball as it lies.
If you are on the green you may get relief to move your ball in order to avoid putting through the water.
Looking for a Lost Golf Ball
If your ball is lost in heavy rough and you are driving around in a cart looking for it - have someone else do the driving.
If you are driving and run over the ball it is a 2 shot penalty. However if someone else in your group accidentally moves the ball there is no […]
