A rules question has been raised in golf: whether a player may use their golf bag to shelter their ball from the wind. The query was submitted by Steve Carroll on October 30, 2026.
Can a Golf Bag Be Used to Shield a Ball from Wind?

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A rules question has been raised in golf: whether a player may use their golf bag to shelter their ball from the wind. The query was submitted by Steve Carroll on October 30, 2026.