Chipping on Greens

[Doyley]

**updated to match the official Rules/Policies page on www.tgctours.com

Chipping on the Greens

New Policy
Putter must be used on the green unless your line is obstructed by fringe/rough/bunker, in which case use of a putter is not mandatory.

Putting line Definition
The "putting line" is the line that the player wishes his ball to take after a stroke on the putting green. Except with respect to Rule 16-1e, the line of putt includes a reasonable distance on either side of the intended line. The line of putt does not extend beyond the hole.


line of putt

Violation of this policy will result in event disqualification.

Who polices it?
Policing of this issue will be the responsibility of tour members. If you see a ghost ball chipping on the green and it is obvious they are breaking the above rule, record a video and submit it to us at [e-mail] (not on the forums!).

The video must be from the perspective of the ghost ball - you can do this by selecting Watch Replay and pick the ghost ball that is chipping on the greens. We must have a clear view of the infraction as well as the user's gamertag.

TGC Tours will have the final say on all cases.

[Doyley]

Admin has discussed recent events with regards to possibly allowing chipping on the green on distances further than the putter could putt. We decided not to change the rule and that it will remain as is. Onus is on the player to assess the risk/reward of the approach shot.