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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7 Etiquette Mistakes New Golfers Should Try To Avoid!
We all want more people playing golf so here are just a few pointers for newer golfers to look out for in their early days
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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NPZ And GUR... Two Rules Abbreviations Every Golfer Needs To Know!
Do you know your NPZ from your GUR? We unpack the differences between No Play Zones and Ground Under Repair
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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Can You Ground Your Club In A Penalty Area?
The Rules have changed a lot in recent years and the answer to, 'Can you ground your club in a penalty area?' is now different...
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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6 Avoidable Golf Rules Mistakes
Getting penalised for something you should know or thought you knew isn't great. Here are 6 eminently avoidable golf rules mistakes
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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What Is Internal Out Of Bounds?
What is internal out of bounds? Golfers know there is almost always out of bounds around the perimeter of a course but what about inside the course...
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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7 Rules (Even Experienced) Golfers Find Confusing!
The Rules of Golf may have been simplified in 2019, but there are certain Rules that some golfers still find confusing...
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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What Is The Standing Water Rule In Golf?
Do you get a free lift out of standing water? When and how can you take relief from it?
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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10 Golf Rules Myths
These are important myths to be aware of so you don't find yourself in any unnecessary trouble on the course
By Sam Tremlett • Last updated
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Rules Of Golf: Ball Resting Against A Rake
Found your ball resting against a rake (a movable obstruction)? We explain how to proceed correctly under the Rules...
By Jeremy Ellwood • Last updated