Was playing with Shadow today and he putted twice like in the photo and the question came up as to how many penalty strokes he gets. Let's see how many non Rulies can figure it out first.
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The photo alone does not indicate any rules violations.
It does not show conclusively that he is anchoring the club (Rule 14-1b). Bernhard Langer would be proud.
His stance is astride an extension of the line of putt, but he is NOT on the putting green, so no violation there (Rule 16-1e).
Mind you, there are many possible violations that a still photo just won't show. For example, his equipment could be non-conforming, he may be asking for advice from a fellow competitor, he may push or spoon the ball, or he may be playing the wrong ball. In situations like these, a still photo is just not able or sufficient to prove the violation.
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I know photos aren't always the best and I do have a short video but don't know how to post it. ChasingPar, all the things you mentioned were fine, no wrong ball, putter is conforming, didn't ask me for advice and he put a good stroke on it and just about drained it.
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Can't tell if he is anchoring so the answer is none unless he is anchoring when the penalty is two strokes (LOH) each time.Putting isn't golf, greens should be treated almost the same as water hazards: you land on them, then add two strokes to your score.
- Chi Chi Rodriguez
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Re: How many penalty strokes
Originally posted by gbower View PostWas playing with Shadow today and he putted twice like in the photo and the question came up as to how many penalty strokes he gets. Let's see how many non Rulies can figure it out first.
There are two exceptions....google the rule and read the exceptions.
This player has a "line of play" not a line of putt.
It looks like he is not anchoring the club.....if he is, we have another kettle of fish.
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