Rules question

[Leftie]

Quote "the clubhead must have only one striking face, except that a putter may have two such faces if their characteristics are the same, and are opposite each other".

Apart from such a putter, is it permissible to use the the "non striking face" of ANY club to hit the ball? e.g. playing left handed using the back of a right handed club.

Yes or No please, but only with chapter and verse.

If yes, I've won a small wager. If no, I'm out of pocket but shouldn't all those who just tap in with the back or toe of the putter be penalised?

 

[backwoodsman]

Yes, you may hit the ball with the back of the club head. Decisions 14-1/1 (provided the ball is fairly struck at under rule 14-1 and that the club conforms to rule 4-1)

 

[Leftie]

Thanks M8.

BTW any news yet of what club you may be joining?

 

[backwoodsman]

Thanks M8.

BTW any news yet of what club you may be joining?

As per the "Getting Third degree" thread - Dulwich & Sydenham Hill. Had interview & been invited to a play-in round at the weekend. On assumption that I don't hack my way round too badly, keep the pace going, and don't cuss & chuff in front of the captain, then I hope I'm in as a temp' member. After that, it's up to me ...