Hi Linda,
In order to speed up play looking for tees, I and a number
of other players tie up 2 tees with string and this has proved successful in
this goal.
However, while playing a match yesterday it was pointed out
by my opponent that this is against the Rules of Golf and could be construed as
assisting with alignment. In reality this is not the case as the spare tee is
put to the side and not in front or behind the teed ball.
Your clarification on this matter would be greatly
appreciated.
Great blog, as always.
Lou from Peacehaven, East Sussex, England
Dear Lou,
Rule 8-2a states that if a player places a mark to indicate
his line of play, he must remove that mark before he makes his stroke. If the
second, attached tee is intentionally placed to help the player with his
alignment or line of play, it is not legal; if it is casually dropped to the
side, with no intention to assist the player, it is legal.
I would suggest you show Rule 8-2a (last sentence) to anyone
questioning you about using the attached tees. If they are not convinced, it
might be best to use a single tee that day and avoid a protracted argument.
This link will explain everything you need to know about tees:
https://www.randa.org/News/2012/06/Teeing-the-Ball
This link will explain everything you need to know about tees:
https://www.randa.org/News/2012/06/Teeing-the-Ball
Linda
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