mikseymono
Assistant Pro
Hi Team.....so yesterday, in strokeplay comp, I found myself 5ft off the green under an acorn tree. There were lots of little twigs and acorns inbetween my ball and the fringe of the green and a couple on the green. My main concern though was as I was going to putt the ball I would be hitting quite a few of these on the way to the hole.
So, question is am I allowed to remove these items before I putt? Remember most of the debris is not on the green but on and around the fringe. My gut answer is that I am not allowed and would be penalised two shots. I was not sure at the time, was -1 at the time after 6 and as my playing partner 'rules hitler' was in a grumpy mood after his poor start and can get very aggressive I just played the balls as it lied amongst the debris.
Thanks in advance.
M
So, question is am I allowed to remove these items before I putt? Remember most of the debris is not on the green but on and around the fringe. My gut answer is that I am not allowed and would be penalised two shots. I was not sure at the time, was -1 at the time after 6 and as my playing partner 'rules hitler' was in a grumpy mood after his poor start and can get very aggressive I just played the balls as it lied amongst the debris.
Thanks in advance.
M