Putting Alignment

14 Striking the ball

The R& A reserves the right, at any time, to change the Rules 
relating to artificial devices and unusual equipment and make 
or change the interpretations relating to these Rules. 

A player in doubt as to whether use of an item would constitute 
a breach of Rule 14-3 should consult the R& A. 

A manufacturer may submit to the R& A a sample of an item to be 
manufactured for a ruling as to whether its use during a stipulated 
round would cause a player to be in breach of Rule 14-3. The sample
becomes the property of the R& A for reference purposes. If a 
manufacturer fails to submit a sample before manufacturing and/or 
marketing the item, the manufacturer assumes the risk of a ruling 
that use of the item would be contrary to the Rules. 

Except as provided in the Rules, during a stipulated round the player 
must not use any artificial device or unusual equipment: 

a. That might assist him in making a stroke or in his play; or 

b. For the purpose of gauging or measuring distance or conditions 
that might affect his play; or 

c. That might assist him in gripping the club, except that: 

(i) plain gloves may be worn;

(ii) resin, powder and drying or moisturising agents may be used; and 

(iii) a towel or handkerchief may be wrapped around the grip. 


PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE 14-3: 
Disqualification.