DickInShorts

That seems tob e breaking the rule Of course I suspect the rule was written before Spurk mats were available

I know we're having the same discussion again but it's nothing to do with what you're entitled to, it's the point that if you're using a...

To my mind, the single reason for the change is consistency. if you were required to mark you ball before taking this kind of relief...

On the face of it, without knowing all the details, this is totally contrary to the Rules of Handicapping and should be stopped immediately.