This is illegal. Decision 14-2/2.5 is the exact situation:
Q a player positions his golf bag near the teeing ground for the purpose of blocking the sunglight from the position where he tees his ball. he then makes a stroke. Is he in breach of rule 24.2
A. yes. As the player was not in contact with the golf bag, he accepted protection from the elements.
Who cares if he has his bag on the tee...jeez. It is not hurting the tee and if it falls over (I'm sure it will be fine barring a random gust of strong wing) it is his own problem.
This is legal because of intent. He was not trying to protect himself from the elements (in this case the sun). He was protecting himself from distraction caused by the shadows of the gallery.
This is illegal. Decision 14-2/2.5 is the exact situation:
Q a player positions his golf bag near the teeing ground for the purpose of blocking the sunglight from the position where he tees his ball. he then makes a stroke. Is he in breach of rule 24.2
A. yes. As the player was not in contact with the golf bag, he accepted protection from the elements.
birdiexris 9 months ago
Who cares if he has his bag on the tee...jeez. It is not hurting the tee and if it falls over (I'm sure it will be fine barring a random gust of strong wing) it is his own problem.
paulski5 2 years ago
Where do we draw the line? Is wearing a cap protecting your eyes from the sun illegal? What's the difference?
Midnightrambler3760 2 years ago 2
This is legal because of intent. He was not trying to protect himself from the elements (in this case the sun). He was protecting himself from distraction caused by the shadows of the gallery.
AbbyKnightsFtw 2 years ago
Phil looks like Shrek there
BDizzlenomorenames 4 years ago
Yes, it is legal.
jknightglfr 4 years ago
On second thought. Maybe there should be a new decision.
bman342 4 years ago
Seems it would fall into existing decision (14-2/3).
bman342 4 years ago