Umbrella

[Dellboy]

Hi,
Might sound a daft question but...

When on the green putting in the rain, I know you are not allowed to have someone hold an umbrella over you, but can you hold one over yourself ?

I didn't think you could but have seen this done a lot over the last few weeks and just got me thinking.

Cheers

Dellboy

 

[Fish]

and putt one handed 😳🤔

 

[rosecott]

I suppose you could try holding the umbrella in your teeth.

 

[BTatHome]

Decision 14-2/2. Player Holds Umbrella Over Own Head When Playing Stroke

Q. A player playing in the rain holds an umbrella over his head with one hand while holing a very short putt, gripping the putter with the other hand. Is this permissible?

A. Yes. Rule 14-2a prohibits a player, while making a stroke, from accepting protection from the elements from someone other than himself. However, it does not prohibit him from protecting himself.

 

[Region3]

:thup:

 

[Dellboy]

Well every day is a school day, so I now know how to stay dry when putting :thup:


Thanks to all

 

[Lord Tyrion]

What you have to do is wait under the umbrella until it is your turn then drop said umbrella, rush to ball, speed putt, miss, speed putt again, (repeat until done) pick ball out of hole, rush back to umbrella.