Checking it out: can a player practice putting on the course before a round?

Article Abstract:

Practicing on the course - putting or other shots - is allowed before match play, but not before stroke play. This also applies to caddies acting under at the behest of a player.

Management, Golf courses

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In line for trouble?

Article Abstract:

Golfers can use a mark for aligning a shot, but they cannot create their own marks. Placing a mark and leaving it there during the stroke incurs a two-stroke penalty.

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Double trouble

Article Abstract:

A golfer who strikes a ball more than once with same stroke has committed a double hit. The rules require the golfer to be penalized one stroke.

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