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Out of curiosity, how many clubs actually implement MLR E-12? Or do clubs use some other invented local rule?

That makes perfect sense!

Is there an "approved/conforming mat list" somewhere? :)

Following the Rules is not considered gaining an advantage.

Any intent to gain an advantage by doing so?

Don't know that, but the MLR under discussion wasn't in the Official Guide until January 2023.

Why would you it that way? (See woofers post above)

Yes, it is very relevant! Just follow the Rules and Local Rules.

But the Local Rule does outline what to do if the ball won't stay on the mat and it seems very straight-forward. "If a ball when placed...

Why not just follow the procedure in LR E-12, it's the procedure authorized by the Rules of golf. Isn't doing anything else "not...

Just follow the directions in the Model Local Rule, it's quite clear (imo). And note the penalty statement.

And to make it easy - MLR E-12: Model Local Rule E-12 “When a player’s ball lies in a part of the general area cut to...

I’d start by looking at Rule 4.3a Allowed and Prohibited Uses of Equipment, (must not use equipment to create a potential advantage) and...

I suspect that any "ratio" was just the analysis of time measurements of selected players and many swings, with "3:1" likely being the...

My "theory" is that everyone has a natural "key time" - from the start of the backswing until the ball is struck. It's hard to change...