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It is perfectly legal, however it is frowned upon for some reason. It is clearly visible and some players will ask you to use a coin as it won't be in their eye line when putting, and also it could be hit easily.
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Marking a golf ball on the fringe?
No, you may only mark your ball when it is on the green.
What is a slogan for a golf ball?
its not how you mark your ball, its how you mark your titleist.
Can you mark your initial on a golf ball for tournement play?
any marking is legal i.e. dots, initials, names
When you cannot mark a golf ball and pick it up?
You can only mark your ball and pick it up when you are on the green. However, if lift clean and place is in play you may pick it up, but that is usually only in the winter.
If your golf ball has mud on it while its in the faireway what do you do?
Play the ball as it lies, you are only allowed to mark and clean your ball when you are on the putting surface (green). You would receive a two shot penalty if you cleaned your ball.
Can a golfer mark his golf ball position with a daisy?
no
How does olin browne mark his golf ball?
he uses a coin
When were you allowed to mark your ball on the green?
As long as the ball isn't in motion and it is on the green, you can mark its position and wait your turn to play.
What is the size of ball marker?
Golf ball markers come in various shapes and sizes. Under the rules of golf you can technically use anything to mark your golf ball on the green, you can use a tee, a pitch mark repairer or any coin. However good etiquette would be to use a small coin about 2-3 cm's in diameter and one that lies relatively flat to the ground as to not have any effect on your playing partners.
What is the purpose of golf ball markers?
They mark their ball out of courtesy for other players as if one player on the green hits the ball of another they receive a two shot penalty. It is also so the player can clean his ball and line it up.
What happen when the golf ball is embedded in its own pitch mark in the fairway?
When this happen, There is no relief from a ball embedded in a bunker.
Who can mark a ball on the green?
a marker that is flat so a ball can roll over it
