Monday, August 13, 2018

Ask Linda #1779-Brush loose impediments on green

Linda,
Is it allowed to clear debris on the putting green with other than the back of one's hand, such as with the putter head?

Lou from Barton-on-Sea , U.K.

Dear Rip Van Winkle,

Lou, the Rule was changed many moons ago to allow players to use any implement (towel, hat, club, etc.) to brush loose impediments on the putting green [Rule 16-1a (i)]. The player would be penalized if he were to test the surface of the green or push anything down.

Linda
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