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Originally Posted by Bulls9999
OK,
Addressing the ball = taking a stance + grounding the putter.
DEFINITIONS
A player has "addressed the ball" when he has taken his stance and has also grounded his club
Many of the players were taking their stance, but not grounding the club, therefore, no penalty if the ball moved and they could back off all they wanted. |
We then go down the avenue of "What constitutes
grounding the club, is it touching the ground anywhere or just behind the ball?