When a golfer is on the green.When he places his ball back on the green to putt does he place the ball in front of his marker?I am not sure how that works?
2006-09-23 11:29:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Golf
We always mark directly behind the ball - here is the USGA ruling on marking one's ball -
20-1/16 Method Used to Mark Position of Ball
Q. The Note to Rule 20-1 provides that “the position of a ball to be lifted should be marked by placing a ball-marker, a small coin or other similar object immediately behind the ball.” Is a player penalized if he uses an object which is not similar to a ball-marker or small coin to mark the position of his ball?
A. No. The provision in the Note to Rule 20-1 is a recommendation of best practice, but there is no penalty for failing to act in accordance with the Note.
Examples of methods of marking the position of a ball which are not recommended, but are permissible, are as follows:
• placing the toe of a club at the side of, or behind, the ball;
• using a tee;
• using a loose impediment;
• scratching a line, provided the putting green is not tested (Rule 16-1d) and a line for putting is not indicated (Rule 8-2b). As this practice may cause damage to the putting green, it is discouraged.
However, under Rule 20-1 it is necessary to physically mark the position of the ball. Reference to an existing mark on the ground does not constitute marking the position of a ball. For example, it is not permissible to mark the position with reference to a blemish on the putting green.
2006-09-23 13:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by Golfgirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to place it in the same place is was when you marked. it. So if you put the marker in front of the ball. The ball will go behind the marker
2006-09-23 16:38:30 · answer #2 · answered by Doug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing that matters is that it is placed back exactly where it was picked up from.. The marker may have to be moved also for someone but, it must be placed back to orignal spot before the ball can be replaced to the orginal spot.
2006-09-23 13:29:50 · answer #3 · answered by road126runnr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think it matters... as long as if you put the marker behind the ball then you put the ball back down in front so that the marker is once again behind.
2006-09-23 11:37:30 · answer #4 · answered by Lindsey G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rule 20 1/16 it is
2006-09-23 15:33:23 · answer #5 · answered by Sean J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should place the ball back where it was. Place your marker so that you can do that.
2006-09-23 11:30:14 · answer #6 · answered by Random Precision 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you put your marker closer to the hole, you put your ball behind the marker. If you put your marker behind your ball, you put the ball infront of the marker.
I dont think it matters. whats 2 millermeters going to do?
2006-09-23 21:15:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not sure i always thought it was up to the golfer. but putting it in front keeps you from adding any distance to the ball.
2006-09-23 11:31:32 · answer #8 · answered by gsschulte 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
5 feet in front of it
2006-09-23 11:37:07 · answer #9 · answered by Krusd 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋