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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Golf’s Winter Rules: What And Why
We explain the whys and wherefores of golf's winter rules
By Neil Tappin • Last updated
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What Is The Maximum Number Of Strokes Per Hole In Golf?
We explain how there is a huge difference in how the maximum number of strokes per hole are calculated for medal and handicap purposes
By Mark Townsend • Published
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Golf Tech... Rules Every Golfer Needs To Know!
We explain how the golf tech rules govern what you can and can't do with certain bits of equipment out on the course
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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Can You Play The Course Before A Competition?
Are you allowed to go out on a scouting mission with your clubs before you play a competitive round?
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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7 Surprising Golf Rules That Could Catch You Out
We take a look at a selection of perhaps surprising golf rules that could just trip you up out on the course
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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What Happens If My Golf Ball Is In A Flooded Bunker?
What are your options if you find your ball in a bunker that’s filled with temporary water?
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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What Happens When You Play The Wrong Ball In Golf?
It’s often done and can be extremely frustrating, but what do you do if you play the wrong ball in golf?
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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When Can You Clean Your Golf Ball?
You need to know when you can and can't clean your golf ball to avoid potentially incurring an unwitting penalty...
By Jeremy Ellwood • Last updated
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What Is Ready Golf And Does It Help Pace Of Play?
We look into the concept of 'ready golf' and discuss what is meant by the term and if it really can help with pace of play
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published