Golf

What is the time limit for completing a golf scorecard?

31/12/2024

Situation: A golfer tells his playing partner that he took 10 strokes on a par-5 hole. However, a few holes later, he realizes he made a mistake and that he actually took only 9 strokes on that hole. Can he correct his score on the scorecard? Reply: In stroke play, a player has the right to corre...

Golf rule: Afraid of losing the ball, can the golfer take a penalty at the tee box and go straight to the drop zone?

Golf rule: Afraid of losing the ball, can the golfer take a penalty at the tee box and go straight to the drop zone?

31/12/2024

Situation: In a stroke play golf tournament, golfer A approaches the 17th hole with a four-stroke lead and only one b...

Golf rules: Understanding the one-ball rule

Golf rules: Understanding the one-ball rule

31/12/2024

The One-Ball Rule is a local regulation (G-4) that the competition committee can adopt to enhance the level of play i...

What does the 10-second rule mean in golf?

What does the 10-second rule mean in golf?

31/12/2024

How much time do you have to wait for the ball to drop into the hole when it's right on the lip You hit your tee shot...

Golf Rules: Dealing with Embedded Balls

Golf Rules: Dealing with Embedded Balls

31/12/2024

Don't panic if your ball gets stuck! New golf rules allow you to take relief from an embedded ball anywhere in the ge...

Spectators' protocol for golf events

Spectators' protocol for golf events

31/12/2024

What should you keep in mind if you attend a golf tournament as a spectator? The biggest difference between golf and ...

If a player hits the ball and it touches the tee (or club) after the stroke, is there a penalty?

If a player hits the ball and it touches the tee (or club) after the stroke, is there a penalty?

31/12/2024

When dropping a ball during relief, the player should be careful not to let the ball touch any person or object. Situ...

Common situations when playing a provisional ball

Common situations when playing a provisional ball

31/12/2024

The provisional ball rule is one of the most helpful rules in golf. If you think your ball might be lost after a shot...

Can you stand on the path after taking relief?

Can you stand on the path after taking relief?

31/12/2024

If a player takes relief from a cart path and their stance is still on the path, but they decide to play the ball fro...

What should a golfer do if another golfer's ball hits them?

What should a golfer do if another golfer's ball hits them?

31/12/2024

In professional golf tournaments around the world, it's quite common for a golfer's ball to hit a spectator. So, what...

Knowing the rules is an advantage: A case study of a shot from the green to a bunker

Knowing the rules is an advantage: A case study of a shot from the green to a bunker

31/12/2024

This is a situation where understanding the rules can be applied to achieve the best score. Scenario: On a par-3 hole...

Golf rule: Ball lands on a branch of a tree outside OB, can it be declared unplayable?

Golf rule: Ball lands on a branch of a tree outside OB, can it be declared unplayable?

31/12/2024

Situation: A golfer's ball is stuck on a tree branch. The branch is located out-of-bounds. However, due to the wind, ...