Rule change from 2025

Originally, the rule that standing putters cannot be used for aiming was also to be enacted from 1 January 2023. However, this rule change has now been postponed by two years and will not come into force until 1 January 2025.

Self-standing putters for aiming are only prohibited from 1 January 2025.
No self-standing putters or other objects that help with alignment or aiming will then be permitted.
However, the player may not let go of the putter, but must always be in contact with the putter.

If you would like to know more about the rules of golf in the meantime, please contact me directly at hans.kienesberger@golf.at.