What side of the ball do you hit the mud on?
If the mud is on the left side of the ball and you make a neutral swing, then your ball will tend to curve strongly to the right. Alternatively, if the mud is on the right of the ball, then you can usually expect it to curve to the left.
How do you replace a tennis ball with mud under it?
A – You must replace the ball in exactly the same position and orientation so that the mud will still interfere with your strike. B – You must replace the ball in the same spot but in any orientation, so you may replace the ball with the mud underneath the ball, effectively slightly ‘teeing it up’.
How does mud affect your golf ball?
If the mud is on top of the ball, or in front or at the back, then your shot distance will be reduced by quite a bit, but the direction of the shot will not be as badly impacted. The size of the clump of mud or debris stuck to your ball will also impact how it behaves.
Can you clean the mud off your golf ball?
The question of whether you can clean the mud off your golf ball or not during a game is a hotly debated topic. As a general rule, you have to play your ball exactly where it lies. However, there is an exception called the lift, clean, and place policy.