Question 490 Is it permissible to wet your clubface?

Frpm Ian:

Hi... a question about rules.   Is it permissible to wet (for instance, with a wet towel) your clubface just prior to striking the ball?

It is definitely permissible for you to wipe your driver for your clubface off with a towel.   If your intent is to add another type of substance, say wiping the clubface of your driver across your face to get some of the sunscreen onto your driver to reduce spin, that action would result in a penalty.

Scott


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