The following are options available to the Committee in the event of heavy rain creating temporary water on any putting green:  

• Squeegee nothing and let the player decide whether to proceed under Rule 16.1d;  

• Squeegee the putting green between groups. In some cases, it may be necessary to remove the flagstick and squeegee the green while a group is waiting to play;  

• Squeegee the putting green (not specific lines of play) after a group has played to green;  

• At the player’s request, squeegee their line of play when the ball lies on the green; or  

• Squeegee a player’s line of play when temporary water on the putting green materially affects the type of shot the player intends to play, such as a putt from off the green or a running-type chip shot, but only on the authority of a Rover. 

Prior to implementing this policy, the Championship Director, Chief Referee or Rules Lead should be consulted.  

Note: In exceptional circumstances any combination of the above may be utilized.