Touching line of putt

[Ignorant]

Originally Posted by iacas

I got a response back this morning. I can't quote it as y'all know but it said using a laser to point is fine as long as it doesn't occur during a stroke.

As the USGA has responded to my inquiry, I consider this closed.

Thanks for doing the follow-up. I still don't like the result, just another thing to slow down play, but the RB has spoken.

Well, at least one clerk at USGA has spoken :)

All in all, in my mind use of a laser pointer does not seem to be in breach of the principle behind R8-2 as it does not leave any mark on the green. Thus I would not disagree with the USGA clerk ;-)

[iacas]

I disagree with you but that is most likely in vain, as you delete all posts/lines that you do not like. Just as in my post #44. I cannot help wondering why you did that.

Your post wasn't touched. Nor was this one. But keep on making your allegations. :sigh: If I deleted all posts and lines I don't like I'd never get into disagreements. The very fact that I do speaks to how wrong you are. Keep posts on topic or be restricted from the topic. And Multi-Quote too.

[Spyder]

I disagree with you but that is most likely in vain, as you delete all posts/lines that you do not like. Just as in my post #44. I cannot help wondering why you did that.

I'm not sure what is going on here, but your Post Count and Date Joined would show me that you've been around here long enough to know that @iacas is not go ing to delete a post he disagrees with. If anything, he'll set aside time to respond to these types of posts, just as he's done here with you (and with me and many other members of TST). Erik surely doesn't need the "backup", but I did feel inclined to state the truth. The only posts I see deleted around here are spam, blatant misinformation, or posts that incorporate tasteless/offensive material.

Sorry, back on topic.

[iacas]

Sorry, back on topic.

Yes Please. The issue as I said is settled as far as I'm concerned. Not that I foresee people using laser pointers any time soon… :-)

[Dormie1360]

Well, at least one clerk at USGA has spoken :)

All in all, in my mind use of a laser pointer does not seem to be in breach of the principle behind R8-2 as it does not leave any mark on the green. Thus I would not disagree with the USGA clerk ;-)

Hi Ignorant,

Just an FYI, but assuming Iacas sent his question via the link on the USGA's website, the questions are answered by 2-3 full time staff members who don't take their answers lightly.  They have the full resources of the USGA behind them if it's a unique question.  Not saying it's not impossible to get a wrong answer, but I wasn't sure how to take your "clerk" comment....even with the ;-).  Also, there are instances where the R&A; and USGA disagree on rulings or interpretations.  The RB's will try and reach a resolution during there semi-annual Joint Rule Committee meetings.

[Dormie1360]

Don't use it near airports!

Hey we agree on something. Very bad for pilots.

[iacas]

Just an FYI, but assuming Iacas sent his question via the link on the USGA's website,

Yes. As did @bkuehn1952 the lead. In the past I have gotten contradictory answers, depending on how a question is phrased and who answers it, but I can count those instances on one hand, while I've sent in known others who have sent in 50 to 100 questions. The laser pointer in this thread is simply pointing, so that is why I believe the answer I got matches my own thoughts on this particular case.

[Asheville]

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Originally Posted by rogolf

Don't use it near airports!

Hey we agree on something.                 Very bad for pilots.

KLAS, everyone's favorite, even without the downtown lasers.

[Fourputt]

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Originally Posted by Spyder

Sorry, back on topic.

Yes Please.

The issue as I said is settled as far as I'm concerned.

Not that I foresee people using laser pointers any time soon…

Truth!  After all, even if they do, it's still dependent on being able to read the green correctly, and strike the ball at the correct speed to to take the break indicated.  Any way you look at it, there's more to putting than just seeing a spot of light on the green.

[iacas]

Truth!  After all, even if they do, it's still dependent on being able to read the green correctly, and strike the ball at the correct speed to to take the break indicated.  Any way you look at it, there's more to putting than just seeing a spot of light on the green.

Indeed. That's why AimPoint charts, or yardage books, are legal too. You've still gotta hit the shot.