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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.
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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.
Who can mark a ball on the green?
a marker that is flat so a ball can roll over it
Marking a golf ball on the fringe?
No, you may only mark your ball when it is on the green.
Can you stick a tee in the green to mark your ball?
yes you can
Are you required to mark your ball on the green if you are asked by a player off the green?
Yes
Can you mark your ball on second cut of green?
No, you may not touch your ball. There should be no need anyway as the name and number are stamped more than once so that no matter how the ball lies you will be able to see if it is yours or not.
If a player putts and misses the ball runs into a bunker can he pick up and drop ball back on green from were he played?
No, because you are not allowed to drop a ball on the green. So you would have to play it out of the bunker. And even if you could drop it on the green it isn't rally in the spirit of the game.
What can you use to mark your ball on the green?
Basically, anything flat. Many golfers use a coin.
Can you ask a golfer not to mark his ball on the putting green?
Not exactly. If his mark would be in your path, he can use any measuring device, (standardly his club length) to make the mark out of your line, and replace it to where it should be before he puts. He has the right to pick up his ball. AlthoughI guess you can always ask!
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.
What is the rule for checking a tennis ball mark on a clay court?
The opponent is not allowed to go across the net in order to check the mark on a clay court. They must call the mark before they can cross the net.
Can you chip on the green and mark your ball before someone else chips on the green?
No, this is not allowed, this would be known as testing the putting surface before taking your stroke and would come with a two stroke penalty. In matchplay you may putt on any green on the course prior to the beginning of your match, and after a hole is finished. But not before you take your stroke on any hole.
