Rules Guy clarifies wind interference during putting stroke in golf
Golf.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 12:44 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Golf.com features a clarification from Rules Guy about what to do if the wind causes a golf ball to move during a putting stroke. The explanation addresses whether a penalty is involved in such circumstances. This guidance is relevant for golfers navigating similar wind-related situations on the course.
- •Wind can cause a ball to move after a stroke has begun.
- •The clarification addresses potential penalties for this scenario.
- •Golfers can use this guidance to navigate matches more effectively.
- 12:44 PMGolf.com — Rules Guy: The wind blew my ball as I made my putting stroke. Penalty?
"What do you do if the wind causes your ball to roll downhill after you've already started your stroke? Rules Guy has the answer. The post Rules Guy: The wind blew my ball as I made my putting stroke. Penalty? appeared first on Golf.
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