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.
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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
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What Happens If You Accidentally Stand On A Golf Ball?
What do The Rules advise if you have accidentally trodden on a golf ball? There are different courses of action depending on the scenario.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Does It Count As A Stroke In Golf If You Don’t Make Contact With The Ball?
If you make a swing and miss the ball completely, does it count towards your score for the hole? The answer is more complicated than you might think.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Is There A Height Limit For The Flagstick In Golf?
There are some regulations when it comes to the flagstick in golf. But is height included amongst them? Can the flagstick be too tall?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Can You Show Another Golfer What Club You've Just Hit (If You Don't Say Anything)?
If you give your playing partner a sneaky peak of the club you’ve just hit, are you ok under The Rules, or are you in line to face a penalty?
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