Line on ball

[Deleted member 23344]

Like many, I use a black line on my ball to line up putts. However, would it be legal to use that line when placing the ball on the tee; i.e. to show the direction I want to hit the ball, so that I can ensure my stance is lined up correctly? Thanks.

 

[Imurg]

I believe you would be ok doing this.
I'm sure part of Callaway's Triple Track spiel was that you can use the lines off the tee

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I use the makers name to do the same. If you can do it for putts then no reason why you can't do it off the tee.

 

[Imurg]

And if you're using Winter Rules..pick 'n' place....

 

[rulie]

Make sure that you get it perfectly lined up so that you can then hit it way off line! Repeat. ?
But do it quickly so not to delay play!

 

[Deleted member 23344]

Thanks all … and yes, the line will only show the INTENDED direction, which is not necessarily the actual direction achieved in many instances.

 

[Jigger]

And if you're using Winter Rules..pick 'n' place....

An excellent tip for just off the greens too.

 

[salfordlad]

The 2023 rules reference is Clarification 14.2c/1 - "the ball may be aligned in any way when being replaced (such as by lining up a trademark)...". The same applies on the teeing area.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Thanks all … and yes, the line will only show the INTENDED direction, which is not necessarily the actual direction achieved In many instances. ?

If you ever find a ball that goes where you want it to, pm me the type ?. If you post it for everyone to see they will sell out.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

If you ever find a ball that goes where you want it to, pm me the type ?. If you post it for everyone to see they will sell out.

Though if we all play one then we each lose any competitive advantage it might give…?

 

[backwoodsman]

Though if we all play one then we each lose any competitive advantage it might give…?

Hence him asking for the info by private message ...

 

[Alan Clifford]

I read somewhere that it is a good idea to have a line at right angles to the direction of the put. Thinking about using a cross.

 

[clubchamp98]

I tried a line on my ball.
While it’s great for driving and putting.( ball in hand.)
I found it off putting if the line was miles out on iron shots to the green.
It was not a massive problem but did put me off a bit.

 

[Bdill93]

If you ever find a ball that goes where you want it to, pm me the type ?. If you post it for everyone to see they will sell out.

They don’t sell them but “provvies” tend to go pretty damn well in my experience ???

 

[jim8flog]

I read somewhere that it is a good idea to have a line at right angles to the direction of the put. Thinking about using a cross.

I just pray.

 

[jim8flog]

If you ever find a ball that goes where you want it to, pm me the type ?. If you post it for everyone to see they will sell out.

I had the same problem about telling players where to buy balls with ears.

 

[rulie]

Male balls listen, female balls do not. ?