Golf Rules
Read up on classic golf rules and discover the newest regulations with Golf Monthly - or simply settle a argument about the most obscure rules in the game.
Make the correct decisions on the golf courses with these handy golf rules - explained so that you can understand them easily, and with insight from professional players and leading Golf Monthly authors.
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If I Were In Charge Of The Rules Of Golf, I’d Make These 5 Changes
The Rules of Golf are designed to be as fair and straightforward as possible. But there are some that Fergus Bisset would change...
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Do You Always Have To Play The Golf Ball As It Lies… Or Are There Exceptions?
Do you have to accept the lie of your golf ball no matter where it comes to rest on the course? Or are there instances when you can improve your situation?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Can You Adjust A Golf Club During A Round?
Many modern golf clubs come with adjustable lofts and weight positions. Off the course, you can tinker with these, but can you do it during a round?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Are Golfers Allowed To Switch Clubs After Nine Holes?
Tennis players can change their racket midway through a match, football players can select new boots at half time. Can golfers change their clubs after nine holes?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Is There A Limit To How Small A Golf Green Can Be?
There are some small greens out there, but is there a minimum size for a putting surface on a golf course? Is there a Rule on green size?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Is There A Limit To How Long You Can Stop In A Halfway Hut?
Can you stop mid-round for a bite to eat and a drink? If so, how long for? Is there a penalty for hanging around for too long, and what is it?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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The Five Most Controversial Rules in Golf
Golf’s Rules can sometimes seem harsh but occasionally on course you feel particularly hard done by when it comes to a Ruling. These are the most controversial Rules in Golf.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Can You Use Mud Or Sawdust To Make A Tee For Your Golf Ball?
When you’re teeing up your golf ball, do you have to use a tee peg, or can you use other natural materials that might be handy? Can you use mud or sawdust?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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I Was Playing Golf Recently And A Bird Picked Up My Ball… What Should I Have Done?
What do The Rules advise if a bird steals your golf ball? Is it just bad luck, or is there something you can do? What if a bird moves your golf ball?
By Fergus Bisset Published