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Can a player use his putter head to mark his ball?
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I think this was asked before but I couldn't find using the search.
Can a player use his putter head to mark his ball?
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Originally Posted by 4jag
Yes, this is actually a decision, rather than a rule.
20-1/12 Marking Position of Ball with Toe of Club
Q. A player, prior to lifting his ball under a Rule, marked the position of the ball by placing the toe of a club at the side of, or behind, the ball. Is this permissible?
A. Yes.
...as with all decisions, best to have a rules official interpret decisions for you. Gary will clarify.
Rule 20-1 requires that the position of the ball be marked before it is lifted under a Rule which requires it to be replaced.
It does not specify which objects may be used but suggests a ball-marker, a small coin or other similar object.
The above decision clarifies that the toe of a putter is sufficient to adequately mark the position of the ball.
(The PGA Tour hardcard prohibits the use of wooden tees to mark the position of the ball.)