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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How To Mark Your Ball On The Putting Green
For the avid golfer, it’s like breathing. For the beginner, not so much. Whichever you are, it’s always good to refresh. We’ve got you covered under Rule 13
By James Hibbitt • Last updated
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What Happens After A Double-Hit Or If Your Ball Is Deflected By Something Else?
We've all been there but it's important you know what to do. We'll help you under Rules 10a and 11
By James Hibbitt • Published
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What Are Penalty Areas In Golf?
Do you know what a penalty area is and what to do when your ball comes to rest in one? Rule 17 will help you
By James Hibbitt • Published
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What To Do When You Encounter A Dangerous Animal On The Golf Course
Rule 16.2 covers exactly what to do if you come face to face with a dangerous animal
By James Hibbitt • Last updated
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What Are Abnormal Course Conditions?
What are abnormal course conditions and, importantly, do you know what to do when you encounter them? We'll help you under Rule 16.1
By James Hibbitt • Last updated
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Significant Changes To Golf’s Rules Of Amateur Status Published
The R&A and USGA have published new Rules of Amateur Status to come into effect 1st January 2022. We spoke to Grant Moir, Director of Rules at The R&A to find out more
By Fergus Bisset • Last updated
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Golf Rules Explained: Dropping And Measuring
We explain the dropping and measuring techniques to use out on the golf course.
By James Jankowski • Last updated
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Quiz: Test Your Rules of Golf Knowledge
How well do you know the Rules? Test your Rules of Golf knowledge in this story and video presenting eight different Rules scenarios...
By Jeremy Ellwood • Last updated
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6 Rules Most Golfers Don’t Know
Jeremy Ellwood and Neil Tappin highlight 6 Rules most golfers don't know in this article and video looking into some of golf's less well-known Rules...
By Jeremy Ellwood • Last updated