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GOLFERS BEWARE: Putting chapstick or sunscreen on your club face is CHEATING!


Golfers who are looking for an edge on the course may be tempted to put chapstick or sunscreen on their club face in the hopes of getting a better drive. However, this is actually considered cheating under the rules of golf.


The United States Golf Association (USGA) prohibits golfers from putting any greasy substance on their clubs during a round of golf. This is because it can alter the way the ball flies, giving the golfer an unfair advantage.


When you put chapstick or sunscreen on your club face, it creates a thin layer of grease that can help the ball to spin less. This can make the ball fly farther and straighter, but it is also against the rules.


In 2017, the USGA penalised four golfers for putting chapstick on their club faces. The golfers were all playing in professional tournaments, and they were each disqualified from the event.

If you are caught putting chapstick or sunscreen on your club face, you could also be disqualified from a tournament. In addition, you could be fined by the USGA.


So, if you are looking for a way to improve your golf game, don't put chapstick or sunscreen on your club face. It is not worth the risk of being disqualified.

Here are some of the reasons why putting chapstick or sunscreen on your club face is considered cheating:


  • It alters the way the ball flies.

  • It gives the golfer an unfair advantage.

  • It is against the rules of golf.


If you are caught putting chapstick or sunscreen on your club face, you could be disqualified from a tournament and fined by the USGA. So, it is not worth the risk.


If you are looking for a way to improve your golf game, there are plenty of legal ways to do so. You can practice more, get lessons from a professional, or invest in new equipment. But don't cheat. It is not worth it.

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