Hi Linda,
Due to the recent rule change allowing the pin to remain in the hole, I’ve noticed many players using the pin to retrieve their ball by violently pulling out the pin, hoping the ball jumps out with it, instead of taking it out with the pin still in the hole.
Whilst I’m sure that this could be classed as bad etiquette, possibility of damaging the hole, does this action break any actual rule?
Many thanks
Lou from Kent, UK
Dear Lou,
No. There is no Rule that addresses how a player should remove the ball from the hole.
Players are reminded in Rule 1.2 to take good care of the course and not cause unnecessary damage.
Linda
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