Linda,
While I can ask my caddie to lift the ball when on the
green, can I ask the caddie, after cleaning, to place the ball on the green
such that the line on the ball (manufacturer's line) shows the line of putt?
Lou from Vietnam
Dear Lou,
Yes. If you authorized your caddie to lift the ball, he may
replace it. In replacing the ball, you may ask him to line the ball up any way
you wish. Note that if your caddie did not lift the ball, he may not replace
it. Only the player, his partner, or the person who lifted the ball may replace
it [Rule 20-3a].
On a related topic, please remember that only three people
are entitled to mark and lift a player’s ball – the player, the player’s
partner, or another person authorized by
the player [Rule 20-1]. Always ask or wait for permission from another
player before marking and lifting his ball.
Linda
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