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Jordan Spieth's spitter confounds USGA rules interpretation

What do Jordan Spieth and Gaylord Perry have in common? Very little … except the use of saliva as an aid in their chosen professions.

Perry crafted a Hall of Fame baseball career throwing spitballs. While doctoring baseballs is a clear rules violation, Spieth is wondering: What about putters on the PGA Tour?

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According to the Golf Channel, Spieth consulted with a tournament official on Saturday at the WGC-Cadillac Championship about wetting the bottom of his putter for extra traction on slick greens.