Fortunately for that golfer, there is no penalty for setting a clubhead down behind the ball and then taking a ... According to the Rules of Golf, “setting an object down” doesn’t mean ...

For example, a player may use a towel, hand or hat, or may lift or push a loose ... For example, a player’s ball comes to rest behind a large branch that has broken off a tree. Rather than seek help ...

The first three rules above apply to having a clean golf ball. But to keep it clean, you must have a towel. Whether it is ... Never stand directly behind someone’s swing. You should also not ...