3PuttCharlie
Assistant Pro
We currently have a few issues with small animals digging little holes in some of our greens, which is not good for anyone wanting to putt. The club have introduced a new local rule, but the second part seems a little strange to me....
The following local rule will be in force for all competitions and matches until further notice
Due to the damage to some of the greens by vermin (rabbits) where a player is putting onto or on a green where damage from vermin is on their line of putt they may take relief in the following way.
On The Green – The ball may be lifted, cleaned if necessary and placed in a position whereby the damage is not on the intended line of putt, not nearer the hole.
Off the Green Putting only – The ball may be lifted, cleaned (if necessary) and dropped in a position whereby the damage is not on the intended line of putt, not nearer the hole. If the player elects to chip the ball, the above relief is not permitted.
Why would you get relief off the green with a putter but not with any other club...
can any one shed any light as to the thinking?
Thanks
The following local rule will be in force for all competitions and matches until further notice
Due to the damage to some of the greens by vermin (rabbits) where a player is putting onto or on a green where damage from vermin is on their line of putt they may take relief in the following way.
On The Green – The ball may be lifted, cleaned if necessary and placed in a position whereby the damage is not on the intended line of putt, not nearer the hole.
Off the Green Putting only – The ball may be lifted, cleaned (if necessary) and dropped in a position whereby the damage is not on the intended line of putt, not nearer the hole. If the player elects to chip the ball, the above relief is not permitted.
Why would you get relief off the green with a putter but not with any other club...
can any one shed any light as to the thinking?
Thanks