Water on green

[Leereed]

Today lots of standing water on green,hit shot past flag just off green on fringe.wanted to use putter was told because off green I could not move ball so water was not in my line.so my only option was too chip over a 20ft puddle.was I told correct?

 

[HawkeyeMS]

Today lots of standing water on green,hit shot past flag just off green on fringe.wanted to use putter was told because off green I could not move ball so water was not in my line.so my only option was too chip over a 20ft puddle.was I told correct?

Sounds like the course should be closed, however, I believe if you are off the green you get no relief but may be wrong.

 

[rosecott]

No relief and you cannot attempt to remove the water.

 

[Leereed]

Thanks.