In case it helps the situation when playing from off the green is also confirmed in the following decision 8-2b/3 Caddie Touches Putting Green to Indicate Line of Play Before Player Chips from Off Green
Q. The caddie of a player who is preparing to play a chip shot from off the putting green touches the green with a club to indicate the line of play. What is the ruling?
A. There is no penalty. The prohibition against touching the putting green to indicate the line of play applies only if the player's ball lies on the putting green.
