Golf Rules
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New Golf Rules Explained: Penalty Areas
The new Rules of Golf came into force in 2019 and the term 'hazard' is no longer of use.
By Sam Tremlett • Last updated
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Red Stakes In Golf - Everything You Need To Know!
We run through the options available to you when your ball finds its way into a penalty area marked by red stakes in golf...
By Jeremy Ellwood • Last updated
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New Golf Rules Explained: Bunker Changes
From 2019 the rules regarding loose impediments and unplayable lies in bunkers changed. Here is how.
By Elliott Heath • Last updated
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Bunker Rules Every Golfer Needs To Know
Here we take a look at some of the bunker rules every golfer should know about.
By Andy Gorman • Last updated
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Alternate Shot Golf Format Explained
The alternate shot golf format, or foursomes, is relatively straightforward from a Rules perspective but perhaps a little harder to play as we explain...
By Jeremy Ellwood • Last updated
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Golf Rules Explained: Local Rules
We explain what Local Rules are, where to look out for them and discuss one or two examples you might encounter
By Jeremy Ellwood • Last updated
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What Happens If You Lose Your Provisional Ball?
Rules guru Jeremy Ellwood asks, what happens if you lose your provisional ball?
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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Are Gimmes Allowed In Handicap Rounds?
We look at what a gimme is and whether or not you are allowed them in handicap rounds
By James Hibbitt • Last updated
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Golf Rules: Lost Ball
How do you proceed if you think your ball might be lost on the course?
By Neil Tappin • Last updated