Golf

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 from there, is that against the rules? The Rules of Golf require a player to take complete relief. For cart paths, Rule 16.1(b) requires complete relief, meaning the ball, stance, and...

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, ...

3 things golfers can still do on the green after the new rule restrictions

3 things golfers can still do on the green after the new rule restrictions

31/12/2024

Professional golfers will be prohibited from using green reading books starting in January 2022. This local rule was ...

USGA, R&A issue local rule to restrict green reading

USGA, R&A issue local rule to restrict green reading

28/12/2024

The modern local rule (MLR) is enacted to reduce players' reliance on green-reading books (which display very detaile...

Golf rules: What to do after a double-hit or when the ball hits another object?

Golf rules: What to do after a double-hit or when the ball hits another object?

28/12/2024

These situations are not uncommon on the golf course, but many golfers don't know how to handle them according to the...

When can I use a provisional ball?

When can I use a provisional ball?

28/12/2024

The use of a provisional ball - hitting a new ball from the original position when it is determined that the original...

Golf rule: Players are allowed to replace broken clubs during a round

Golf rule: Players are allowed to replace broken clubs during a round

28/12/2024

The new rule changes will take effect on January 1, 2023, making golf more enjoyable for players everywhere. The upda...

How has Rule 1 (Ball in Play) changed in the 2024 Rules of Golf?

How has Rule 1 (Ball in Play) changed in the 2024 Rules of Golf?

28/12/2024

The new 2024 Rules of Golf have reduced the penalty strokes for violations of Rule 1 (Ball in Play). Rule 1 (One Ball...

Popular golf competition formats

Popular golf competition formats

28/12/2024

Golf is a sport with a wide variety of competition formats. Players need to understand the meaning and how to play ea...

The simplest and easiest way to calculate golf scores

The simplest and easiest way to calculate golf scores

28/12/2024

Besides learning golf rules and techniques, new golfers need to know how to calculate their scores. How to calculate ...