Is it legal for a golf psychologist to give advise to a player during a round?

Question

Is it legal for a golf psychologist to give advise to a player during a round?

Answer 1

Rule 8-1

8-1. Advice

During a stipulated round, a player must not:

(a) give advice to anyone in the competition playing on the course other than his partner, or

(b) ask for advice from anyone other than his partner or either of their caddies.

Answer 2

the only one who can give a player advice during a round is his/her own caddie..

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

no.

Answer 5

Bob Rotella's presence was all of the non-verbal advice Ernie Els needed. You'd think Ernie would write some of this stuff down.

Answer 6

nope

Answer 7

The exception is team competitions, such as the Ryder/Walker cups.  The captain and assistant captains, and indeed your playing partners and caddies can give advice.

Answer 8

Not during the tournament, but on the practice range, it is fine.