The Rules of Golf specify when (and why) removing sticks, leaves, etc. is allowed without being hit with a penalty ...
Rule 14.3 requires the ball to be dropped the proper way: straight down from knee height. No tossing. No rolling. No spinning ...
The Rules of Golf are tricky! Thankfully, we’ve got the guru. Our Rules Guy knows the book front to back. Got a question? He’s got all the answers. During a stroke-play competition, I hit my second ...