Rules Guy clarifies marking a golf ball on a slope
Golf.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 10:42 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The Rules Guy addresses a common question in golf about marking balls on steep slopes. Players often worry about the ball rolling backward while they attempt to mark it. This guidance focuses on the rules surrounding such situations, offering clarity to golfers facing this challenge. The clarity comes at a time when players seek to understand the intricacies of course conditions during play.
- •Rules Guy provides guidance on marking a ball on sloped terrain.
- •Players are concerned about their ball rolling back when marking.
- •Clarity on this rule aids golfers in navigating tricky course conditions.
- •Current discussion reflects ongoing interest in golf rules and etiquette.
- •Guidance provided as of September 22, 2026.
- 10:42 AMGolf.com — Rules Guy: Can I quickly mark a ball on a slope before it rolls back?
"If your ball is on a steep slope, can you mark it quickly to avoid it rolling backward? Rules Guy has the answer. The post Rules Guy: Can I quickly mark a ball on a slope before it rolls back? appeared first on Golf.
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