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Kicking the Clubhead to Hit the Ball?

Brolfer

By Brolfer
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21 hours ago, Brolfer said:

Can I set the club head close to ball in a hazard. And then kick the club head to cause it to strike the ball?

 

Are you asking if you can do it or are you asking if it's legal?

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JonMA1 Super Member

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21 hours ago, Brolfer said:

Can I set the club head close to ball in a hazard. And then kick the club head to cause it to strike the ball?

  

Yes. I do it all the time. It's a great method that very few golfers are aware of.

Occasionally, someone will argue that it isn't legal. When that happens, I'll place my club head close to their shin and then kick the club head to cause it to strike their shin. As he's hoppin' around on one foot holding his leg, I'll turn to the others in the group and ask "anyone else think this isn't legal?".

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Sounds questionable, and I don't know why you'd want to do it. And there's the phrase "set your club". Grounding your club in a hazard incurs a penalty.

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On 9/2/2018 at 8:21 PM, Brolfer said:

Is it legal?

No.

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Sigh.

OK...what you describe is prohibited by Rule 14-1:

14-1. General 

a. Fairly Striking the Ball 

The ball must be fairly struck at with the head of the club and must not be pushed, scraped or spooned.

 

So, it’s as legal as it is useful. 

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14-1a/6 Player Holds Club with Left Hand and Moves Ball by Striking Shaft with Other Hand

Q.A player addresses his ball lying in high grass on a steep bank. His ball does not move, but the player believes it will move if he takes a backswing. Accordingly, the player holds the club with his left hand and strikes the shaft of the club with his right hand, thereby moving the ball. Is this permissible?

A.No. The player pushed the ball, contrary to Rule 14-1.


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