Removing Morning Dew on the Greens

[RonK]

Is it legal to remove morning dew on the greens before putting by sweeping the grip of a putter on the greens surface, bit like a windscreen wiper.

thanks

 

[DaveP043]

Check Rule 8.1a(5).  The short answer is NO, if doing so improves the Conditions Affecting the Stroke.  So you can do it, just not on your intended line of play.  

[iacas]

  On 5/26/2022 at 11:27 AM, RonK said:

Is it legal to remove morning dew on the greens before putting by sweeping the grip of a putter on the greens surface, bit like a windscreen wiper.

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Did you look up anything to try to answer this question yourself?

Dew is not temporary water, nor is it a loose impediment.

So, you cannot remove it from the putting green if it's to help others. Of course, you're going to remove some just walking around, etc.

[boogielicious]

Plus, how would you get those nifty rooster tails if you remove the dew?

[dennyjones]

If you "accidently" fall down between your ball and the hole.....  😜

[WillieT]

  On 5/26/2022 at 7:04 PM, boogielicious said:

Plus, how would you get those nifty rooster tails if you remove the dew?

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They are kinda neat!  Also you get to show those coming behind you the way!