The Right Way to Mark Your Ball on the Green

LPGA Instructor Debbie O'Connell shows you how to mark your ball on the green and line it up to give yourself the best chance of making your next putt.

Your Action Plan

What: Your goal is to learn the correct and legal way to mark, move, and replace your ball on the putting green.

Why: Following the official rules of golf ensures fair play and helps you avoid unnecessary penalties, while also providing an opportunity to line up your next putt more accurately.

How:

Place the Marker First: Always place your marker directly behind your golf ball and in line with the hole before you pick the ball up.
Line Up Your Putt: Use the line on your golf ball to aim your putt when you replace the ball on the green.
Replace the Ball First: Before you begin your stroke, make sure you’ve replaced the ball and picked up your marker.

Your Instructor

Debbie O'Connell

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