can you use your bag to prevent over swing

[markgs]

If your near trees can you put your bag right behind you to prevent you taking your club back too far hitting them on your back swing? Surely this is not allowed

 

[DCB]

Not allowed, can't give chapter and verse from Rules at moment, but sure this would be an infringement.

 

[markgs]

Not allowed, can't give chapter and verse from Rules at moment, but sure this would be an infringement.

exactly what i thought, pulled a guy for it today would like to know the rule to tell him

 

[woody69]

It falls foul of 14-3a. Artificial Devices, Unusual Equipment And Unusual Use Of Equipment

Except as provided in the Rules, during a stipulated round the player must not use any artificial device or unusual equipment (see Appendix IV for detailed specifications and interpretations), or use any equipment in an unusual manner:
a. That might assist him in making a stroke or in his play; or
b. For the purpose of gauging or measuring distance or conditions that might affect his play; or
c. That might assist him in gripping the club, except that:

• (i) gloves may be worn provided that they are plain gloves;
• (ii) resin, powder and drying or moisturizing agents may be used; and
• (iii) a towel or handkerchief may be wrapped around the grip.

[h=3]Exceptions:[/h]1. A player is not in breach of this Rule if (a) the equipment or device is designed for or has the effect of alleviating a medical condition, (b) the player has a legitimate medical reason to use the equipment or device, and (c) theCommittee is satisfied that its use does not give the player any undue advantage over other players.
2. A player is not in breach of this Rule if he uses equipment in a traditionally accepted manner.
[h=3]PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE 14-3:[/h]Disqualification.