Can a Golfer Use Two Clubs During a Stroke? USGA Ruling Explained

Question
can a player make a stroke with the club held in one hand while holding another
club in the other hand?

Answer
Mike,

In my opinion yes he can. As long as the player is not using the other club in an unusual way for support, aligning etc. Basically he is making a stroke one handed with one club.

Here is the closest decision that I found on the USGA web site.

14-2/2  Player Holds Umbrella Over Own Head When Playing Stroke

Q. A player playing in the rain holds an umbrella over his head with one hand while holing a very short putt, gripping the putter with the other hand. Is this - permissible?

A. Yes. Rule 14-2 prohibits a player, while making a stroke, from accepting protection from the elements from someone other than himself. However, it does not prohibit him from protecting himself.

If the above is permissible, than I would have a tendency to say that the player as you described in your question can play a one handed shot and hold another club in his other hand.

Thanks for the question,

Michael Hoffman