Don’t Touch the Line

photo credit: tienvijftien   On the green, “the line” is known as the path you believe your ball needs to travel in order to reach the hole.  Space on either side of that line is included but it does not extend past the hole.  There are some do’s and don’ts, however:

a)  You may not touch the line with your hand to indicate the ball’s path or test the surface.  b)  Touching the line to lift or place a ball marker is permissible.  c)  The line may be touched to remove loose impediments such as twigs, leaves or any other particle.  d)  You cannot stand on the line or extension of the line behind the ball while you putt.  e)  You cannot touch the line to repair a ball mark.  f)  You can touch the line to remove a bug.