The Rules of Golf ... of my ball, directly in my putting line. I asked him to mark his ball. He refused, saying that you aren’t allowed to mark your ball anywhere but on the green.

Purpose of Rule: Rule 14 covers when and how you may mark the spot of ... each time before your ball is lifted rather than giving it generally for the round. Exception – Your Caddie May Lift Your Ball ...

If your ball is in another player's way, can you legally mark it even if you aren't on the green? Rules Guy has the answer. The post Rules Guy: Is it legal to mark your ball when it’s not on the green ...