Is It OK to Draw Lines, Arrows, Etc., on the Golf Ball?

Yes. There is no prohibition in the Rules of drawing lines on a golf ball.

Many players mark their balls in some fashion to help with identification (in fact, the Rules require such markings for competitions). How you mark the ball is entirely up to you. There are no guidelines or prohibitions. If you want to draw arrows or lines - and use those arrows or lines on the putting green to help line up putts - go for it.

For more on this issue, see Rule 6-5 and Rule 12-2.

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