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 Rules Quiz! Adjusting Clubs, Raking Footprints And Improving Lies
See how good your Rules of Golf knowledge is and whether you would follow the correct procedure in these scenarios...
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Golf Rules Quiz! Building A Stance, Sprinkler Heads and GUR
Golf Monthly offers up another multiple-choice quiz on the Rules of Golf. How much do you know about free drops and putting green repair work? Give it a try…
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Golf Rules Quiz! Damaged Balls, Staked Trees And Out of Bounds
See how you get on in this multiple-choice Golf Rules quiz. We test your knowledge on a variety of scenarios that you might encounter on the golf course
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Is There A Penalty If You Accidentally Knock Your Ball Off A Tee?
If you address the ball on the tee and your club touches it causing it to fall off, what do you do next? Are you facing a penalty shot or shots?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Do You Have To Carry A Minimum Number Of Clubs In Golf Competitions?
If you’re playing in a golf competition, do you have to carry a certain number of clubs? Is there a maximum and is there a minimum? Golf Monthly has the answer here.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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I Play A Lot Of Winter Golf... These Are The 8 Key Rules To Know
The Rules of Golf apply all year round but there are some that are particularly worth brushing up on in the off-season when they're more likely to crop up
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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What Is The Longest Club Length Allowed By The Rules?
Is there a limit to the length of golf club you are allowed to use. What is it? Would it be of any benefit to use a golf club longer than standard?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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The Three Most Confusing Rules In Golf And How To Interpret Them
At times, golf’s rules can be complex and confusing. Here we look at three of the most confusing rules in golf and give you the info you need to understand them.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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What Is Maximum Available Relief In Golf And When And Where Does It Apply?
What does 'maximum available relief' mean and when might it come into play? We explain all...
By Jeremy Ellwood Published