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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I Gave The Most Bizarre Ruling In My Last Round. Here's What I Had To Say
Golf throws up many weird and wonderful situations but the Rules are always there to help you or, in this case, hurt you!
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Can You Play Golf With A Broken Club?
What happens if you break a club during your round? Can you still use it? Can you use it during your next round? We cover off both here.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Can You Wear Headphones On The Golf Course?
Wearing headphones on the course may reduce your chances of hearing and reacting to a shout of 'Fore!' but what do the Rules of Golf have to say about them?
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Rules Refresher: What To Do When Natural Forces Cause The Ball To Move
We give you all the information you need to know about what to do if the wind or water cause your ball to move on the golf course. It might just come in handy.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Can You Use Someone Else’s Golf Ball As A Backstop?
Balls will occasionally collide on the golf course but are you allowed to use someone else’s ball as a backstop to prevent your ball rolling too far?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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There Was A Dispute In My Four-Ball About This Ruling. Who Was Right?
Playing a fourball match, an unusual conclusion to one hole had the group scratching their heads and disagreeing about how to proceed. Which side was correct?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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I’ve Played 3,000 Rounds Of Golf And I Recently Experienced This Rule For The First Time
Fergus Bisset faced an unusual Rules situation on the course, something he had never encountered before. Here he explains what happened. It was rather unfortunate!
By Fergus Bisset Published
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What Happens If Your Club Breaks During A Round Of Golf?
What do the Rules of Golf allow you to do if you break a club by accident, and what if the damage was deliberate? We explain your options here...
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Five Of The Most Obscure Rules In Golf
Golf’s Rule book is complex and comprehensive. Here we look at five of the less well-known Rules in its pages. You never know, they might come in useful!
By Fergus Bisset Published