Does the putter count as one of your clubs?

Answer 1

According to the USGA rules of Golf as they pertain to the maximum number of clubs allowed In a golfers bag during a round of golf, 14 is the maximum number allowed and the putter is considered one of those clubs. A two stroke penalty per hole completed with an excess of 14 clubs will be imposed up to a maximum of 4 strokes. If a golfer completes his round and signs his score card with more than 14 clubs in his bag than he will be disqualified for signing an incorrect scorecard.

Answer 2

There can be 14 clubs in a golf bag during tournament play. The putter is considered one of the clubs.

Answer 3

Yes, a putter is classed as one of the 14 clubs in your bag.

Answer 4

Yes, the putter is counted as one of the clubs in your bag. By the rules you can only have 14 clubs at the start of the round, meaning that you can have a putter and then another 13 clubs.

Answer 5

Yes it does.