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    Creating a ramp with a Spurk golf mat.

    Some comments for someone admittedly new to the Rules, recognizing that everyone's Rules journey starts somewhere: 14.3c(2) does talk about dropping, and I know that in MLR E-12, a ball will be placed on the mat. However, 14.3c(2) also provides what to do if a ball, after being dropped twice...
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    Creating a ramp with a Spurk golf mat.

    Only to you and others not familiar with the Rules of golf. Take it up with your national authority.
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    Creating a ramp with a Spurk golf mat.

    No, take it up with the Committee that permitted use of mats in the first place, or your national authority.
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    Creating a ramp with a Spurk golf mat.

    Perhaps some posters should read Rule 14.2 and 14.3c(2), since those outline the procedure(s) that are contained in MLR E-12. Doing anything to alter conditions to get the ball to stay on on the spot is covered in Clarification 14.2c/3. Please, just follow the Rules, their purpose is to ensure...
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    Creating a ramp with a Spurk golf mat.

    The comp Committee needs to make the ruling based on the Rules and the player's actions and intent. The referee is part of that Committee.
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    Creating a ramp with a Spurk golf mat.

    Ah, "asking for a friend"? Well, imo, he's wrong on all three counts. It's not his interpretation of MLR E-12 that matters, it's the referee's interpretation. I'm going for lunch today with a group of golfing buddies, we call ourselves the "grumpy old men". Maybe you want to join us? :) :) ;)
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    Creating a ramp with a Spurk golf mat.

    A questioning technique that I was taught to help identify the root cause of an issue was to ask "Why?" five times. And further advice, never try that with your spouse.
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    Creating a ramp with a Spurk golf mat.

    You didn't answer the questions? :) And your answers will be required to form the referee's outcome.
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    Creating a ramp with a Spurk golf mat.

    Let me ask a couple questions - why are you doing that? Is it to stop the ball from rolling off the mat if you didn't do it? If so, there's already a procedure in the Local Rule to deal with that. Is it because you are creating a potential advantage for yourself? If so, that's perhaps a...
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    Creating a ramp with a Spurk golf mat.

    A yes or no to what?
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    Creating a ramp with a Spurk golf mat.

    Have a look at MLR E-12, on the R&A website ( or in the other thread about mats).
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    Creating a ramp with a Spurk golf mat.

    Out of curiosity, how many clubs actually implement MLR E-12? Or do clubs use some other invented local rule?
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    Creating a ramp with a Spurk golf mat.

    That makes perfect sense!
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    Creating a ramp with a Spurk golf mat.

    Is there an "approved/conforming mat list" somewhere? :)
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    Creating a ramp with a Spurk golf mat.

    Following the Rules is not considered gaining an advantage.
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