Rule Question

[Beaker]

What is the rule for practising a putt after you have finished the hole?

In a medal I thought you couldn't do this and in matchplay you could?

On Sunday a guy I played with missed an 8 footer on the 4th hole. He then finished the hole and after, went back where he putted from and had another go at the 8 footer. I said that I didn't think you could do this in a medal and he said you could?

Just seeking exact clarification?!

Thanks

 

[KeefG]

Rule 7-2. During Round
A player must not make a practice stroke during play of a hole.
Between the play of two holes a player must not make a practice stroke, except that he may practise putting or chipping on or near:
a. the putting green of the hole last played,
b. any practice putting green, or
c. the teeing ground of the next hole to be played in the round,

 

[Beaker]

Cheers KeefG,

Least I know for future now! I didn't think you could do it in a medal (You never see the Pro's doing it either) but obviously you can!

Thanks

 

[bobmac]

Keefth, well pasted
May I just add that you must not hold up players behind you and you cant practice from a hazard (bunker)

 

[jammydodger]

You must not unduly hold up play , so get well ahead of the group behind and practice all you want

 

[SammmeBee]

Pros have a separate rule that says you can't have practice putts in Strokeplay events....