Are Caddies Allowed to Read Putts?
Under the Clarifications, Caddies Can Line up Their Players for the Purpose of Making Sure Their Club Won't Hit a Tree, or Their Feet Are Not on a Cart Path...
Under the clarifications, caddies can line up their players for the purpose of making sure their club won't hit a tree, or their feet are not on a cart path. The new rule was effectively immediately.
Can a caddie line up a putt?
Current Rule: Under Rule 14-2b: ➢ When a player is taking a stance, the player's caddie is allowed to stand behind to help the player line up to the target and confirm that the player is correctly aligned.
What are caddies not allowed to do?
Under Rule 18-2, a caddie may help search for his player's ball, but may not purposely touch the ball or cause it to move. Doing either risks a one-stroke penalty. A caddie may also help search for an opponent's ball.
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