Is it legal to draw a line on your golf ball?

Yes, drawing an arrow/line on your golf ball is 100% legal and used by some of the best golfers in the world. Players across the world draw lines, add their initials, and other signature markings to their golf balls.

What is the golden rule of golf?

Don’t move, bend, or break anything growing or fixed, except in fairly taking your stance or swing. Don’t press anything down. You may lift natural objects not fixed or growing, except in a water hazard or bunker. No penalty.

Should you mark your golf balls?

Marking Your Golf Ball Each player should put an identification mark on his ball.” This is not an enforceable rule but serves as a guideline to enable you to identify your ball and thus avoid penalties. Playing the wrong ball is a major sin on the golf course.

Can you mark your golf ball in front?

You are not required to place the ball marker behind the golf ball before lifting your ball on the putting green. You can place your ball marker in front of the ball or beside it, so long as you replace the ball in the correct position later. However, we recommend always placing the marker behind the ball.

Why do people put Sharpie on golf balls?

A green mark that reminds them of nature or a blue mark that reminds them of a peaceful water scene might help them perform at their peak. “So the color of the dot or dash on a golf ball could be one more opportunity for players to gain a competitive edge.

Can I draw on my golf ball?

Golf Draw Method (Easier Version) Set up so that the club face is aiming slightly to the right of your target. Aim your feet, hips and shoulders further to the right than the club face (this will, in effect, give the club face a closed position in relation to the swing path, imparting draw spin on the golf ball).

Do you get relief from a tree root?

If this is the case, and the tree interferes with your stance or the area of your intended swing, relief can be taken without penalty, akin to an immovable obstruction. Just drop the ball within one club-length of—and not nearer the hole than— the nearest point of relief.

What is considered a beginner golfer?

Beginner. You are a Beginner Golfer if you are new to the game, haven’t played and have not taken lessons. If you know the basics of the swing and the game but are still not quite comfortable on the course, this is probably the program that will work for you.