Linda,
We can now putt with the pin in or out. To me that is perfectly clear. However, I have several partners that still insist on having the flag attended. Is this still permissible?
Thank you.
Lou from the U.K.
Dear Lou,
Yes.
You are permitted to authorize someone to attend the flagstick for you. This person will hold the flagstick in, above, or next to the hole to help you see it, and is expected to remove the flagstick after you make your stroke [Rule 13.2b(1)].
New for 2019: If your ball in motion accidentally hits the flagstick or the person attending it there is no penalty to anyone and you must play your ball as it lies [Rule 13.2b(2)].
Linda
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