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Rules Guy: My playing partner hung his jacket on the flagstick while he putted. Is that legal?
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Rules Guy: My playing partner hung his jacket on the flagstick while he putted. Is that legal?

Rules Guy: Jacket on Flagstick While Putting

A reader recently asked if it’s legal to hang a jacket on the flagstick while putting. According to Rule 13.2a(2), a player may not “touch the flagstick in any way except to remove it when putting.” However, the reader clarified that the jacket was not touching the flagstick itself, but was instead hanging from the cup.

Rule 16.1b states that a player is not penalized for causing the ball to move “by an outside agency.” Since the jacket was not attached to the player or his equipment, and did not touch the flagstick, it could be considered an outside agency.

Therefore, it would appear that hanging a jacket on the flagstick while putting is not a rules violation, provided that the jacket does not touch the flagstick itself.

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Rules Guy: If I play from the wrong tees, can I correct the mistake without penalty?
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Rules Guy: If I play from the wrong tees, can I correct the mistake without penalty?

According to golf rules, teeing off from an incorrect position during match play results in a two-stroke penalty for the offending player. However, a new clarification issued by the Rules Guy states that players who recognize the error before making their stroke may correct it without penalty. The correction must be made before the player leaves the teeing ground, and the corrected tee shot must be played from the correct teeing ground. This clarification aligns with the overall principle of fairness in the game of golf, ensuring that inadvertent errors do not have excessive consequences.

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‘Does seem excessive sometimes’: Are pros abusing this rule?
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‘Does seem excessive sometimes’: Are pros abusing this rule?

‘Does seem excessive sometimes’: Are pros abusing this rule?

A new rule introduced at the start of the year has allowed players to replace a ball (without penalty) if it becomes embedded in the general area through the green. But one PGA Tour star thinks it could be time for a rethink.

Viktor Hovland has enjoyed a remarkable 12 months and moved into the world’s top 10 after claiming his third PGA Tour win at the Hero World Challenge in December. But the Norwegian believes the rule is being abused by some players. He added: “The rule was obviously put in place for when the ball is actually plugged, but does seem excessive sometimes.”

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Golf Digest: An Academic Analysis of the Leading Golf Publication
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Diving Deep into Golf Digest: Exploring the Premier Golf Publication through an Academic Lens

**Golf Digest: An Academic Analysis**

Golf Digest, established in 1950, is the leading publication in golf. This academic analysis examines Golf Digest’s comprehensive coverage of golf, encompassing instruction, equipment, history, rules, and techniques. Its educational resources empower golfers of all levels.

Golf Digest’s authoritative coverage of major tournaments, player profiles, and industry trends solidifies its status as an indispensable tool. The magazine promotes the sport, fostering camaraderie and ethical play. This study analyzes Golf Digest’s contributions to the academic discourse on golf and its role in shaping the game.

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Match Play Dilemma: The Consequences of Teing Off from the Wrong Place
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Match Play Dilemma: The Consequences of Teing Off from the Wrong Place

**Rules Guy: Tee troubles in match play**

If you accidentally tee off from the wrong place in match play such as the back tees instead of the forward tees, you will incur a two-stroke penalty as per Rule 6-5d.

Your opponent is not penalized and play continues.

For example, suppose you and your opponent are playing a match and you tee off from the back tees instead of the forward tees. Your opponent tees off correctly from the forward tees.

You then incur a two-stroke penalty. Your opponent is not penalized and play continues.

You would then hit your second shot from the spot where your first shot landed, adding two penalty strokes to your score.

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Pro bemoans bunker ruling with self-shot video, Tour calls decision ‘cut and dried’
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Pro bemoans bunker ruling with self-shot video, Tour calls decision ‘cut and dried’

In controversial scenes that unfolded at The Open, Brooks Koepka criticized officials’ bunker ruling after arriving at his ball and discovering no relief. Koepka used his phone to record a video of the incident, but the Tour has defended the ruling, stating that it was “cut and dried”. The incident has divided opinion, with some supporting Koepka’s frustration and others praising the officials for upholding the rules.

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Rules Guy: My distracted match-play partner accidentally picked up my ball. What now?
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Rules Guy: My distracted match-play partner accidentally picked up my ball. What now?

**Rules Guy: My distracted match-play partner accidentally picked up my ball. What now?**

According to Rule 15-3, if your opponent’s ball is in play and you deliberately pick it up, you incur a two-stroke penalty and your opponent’s ball must be replaced.

In match play, this means you lose the hole.

If, however, your opponent’s ball is accidentally picked up, there is no penalty. The ball must be replaced and play continues.

So, in your case, since your partner accidentally picked up your ball, there is no penalty. You should replace the ball and continue playing.

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Rules Guy: When playing preferred lies, can you adjust the ball’s position after placing it?
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Rules Guy: When playing preferred lies, can you adjust the ball’s position after placing it?

**Preferred Lies: Adjusting Ball Position**

According to Rule 25-3 of the Rules of Golf, when playing a preferred lie, the ball must be placed back onto the ground within the one-club-length area selected. However, the ball’s position can be adjusted after it has been placed if it is in a “wrong place.” A “wrong place” is defined as a spot where the ball sits up abnormally or could roll off its own accord.

The player can make a “reasonable adjustment” to the ball’s position to correct this, but the new location must still be within the one-club-length area.

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