Legality of using an object to line up

[gjsuicide]

Is it permissable to use an object (i.e broken tee, twig, leaf, rock etc) by placing it in your target line before a shot to help with aim?  And I mean purposely placing it there, not just using something that is already there... Thanks

[iacas]

Originally Posted by gjsuicide

Is it permissable to use an object (i.e broken tee, twig, leaf, rock etc) by placing it in your target line before a shot to help with aim?  And I mean purposely placing it there, not just using something that is already there... Thanks

No.

8-2. Indicating Line of Play

a. Other Than on Putting Green

Except on the putting green , a player may have the line of play indicated to him by anyone, but no one may be positioned by the player on or close to the line or an extension of the line beyond the hole while the stroke is being made. Any mark placed by the player or with his knowledge to indicate the line must be removed before the stroke is made.

[gjsuicide]

That was quick, thanks.  I feel so guilty... Im such a cheater, not.

[Golf'nBiker]

I do it all the time...assists in the 'rail-road' track.  I seek out the broken tee, sprig of grass.etc..to assist in my line of sight.  I've used cig butts on the fringe to chip over!

[Harmonious]

Originally Posted by Golf'nBiker

I do it all the time...assists in the 'rail-road' track.  I seek out the broken tee, sprig of grass.etc..to assist in my line of sight.  I've used cig butts on the fringe to chip over!

So long as they were already there, and you didn't purposely place them there, you're fine.

[ochmude]

On the range I will tee up my ball then place a broke tee in front of the ball on my target line.  On the course I will find a broken tee (or clump of grass or whatever) and tee up my ball behind it on my target line.  I just started doing this a couple weeks ago and it really helps with my aiming.

This guy does the same thing.

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/media/83293/There-are-a-number-of-variables-to-consider-when-teeing

[WUTiger]

Back when more golfers were smokers, cigarette butts would often get tossed forward of the tee blocks on a given day, or off to the side of the green. Lots of "aiming points." But now that golfers have gotten healthier, these aiming points are fewer and far between.

Also, using a "curve left" divot gouge on the tee box as an aiming point contributes to counterproducive pre-swing thoughts.

Common plus / minus situation. Golf courses with the best turf grass are also the ones with fewer "aiming point" blemishes from the fairway.

[stealthduffer]

I always look for an aiming point - frustrating sometimes when the turf is so nice that you can't find one.  At least that means the course is nice....