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Old 09-26-2010, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike O View Post
I was surprised to learn in the USGA rules book - that in stroke play - you can practice putt - after the hole is over. As long as you are not holding up the group behind. Since I never see the pros do this (except in Match Play) - they must have a special committee ruling that doesn't allow it in their stroke play events? Anyone else always assume that you can only practice putt in Match play and not stroke play?
Never knew that. How bout chipping?

I recently found out its not against the rules to ask a fellow competitor what the yardage is.....even if he's using a laser. I did not know that either.
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