Help with Golf history. When was the use of ball markers first allowed in USGA or R&A rules?

Question

I remember seeing old footage of Bobby Jones chipping over an opponent's ball on the green to hole out. And I've searched everywhere online that I can think of so if you have any clue or any idea on places to look for the answer, or even better the answer itself, I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

Hello. Anyone? Come on I know someone out there knows something about this.

Answer 1

From what I can determine, markers are first mentioned in the Rules of Golf in 1956. Prior to 1952, stymies were allowed, which is what you saw in the old footage of Bobby Jones (check out this link: http://www.ruleshistory.com/green.html#stymie ).

This link describes the history of marking balls: http://www.ruleshistory.com/green.html#marking

Hope this helps

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

I think that ball markers were optional for several decades but were made mandatory, upon your playing opponents request, in the early 1950's. I've seen many of the same films to which you are referring and I don't think golf course conditioning was taken seriously until the advent of television.