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.
Make the correct decisions on the golf courses with these handy golf rules - explained so that you can understand them easily, and with insight from professional players and leading Golf Monthly authors.
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What Happens If You Accidentally Stand On A Golf Ball?
What do The Rules advise if you have accidentally trodden on a golf ball? There are different courses of action depending on the scenario.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Does It Count As A Stroke In Golf If You Don’t Make Contact With The Ball?
If you make a swing and miss the ball completely, does it count towards your score for the hole? The answer is more complicated than you might think.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Is There A Height Limit For The Flagstick In Golf?
There are some regulations when it comes to the flagstick in golf. But is height included amongst them? Can the flagstick be too tall?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Can You Show Another Golfer What Club You've Just Hit (If You Don't Say Anything)?
If you give your playing partner a sneaky peak of the club you’ve just hit, are you ok under The Rules, or are you in line to face a penalty?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Is It Mandatory To Tee Up Your Ball When You’re Between The Markers?
When you’re in the teeing area, do you need to peg it up or can you just drop a ball on the ground? Can you change the surface of the teeing area?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Can Amateur Golfers Be Penalised For Slow Play?
Slow play is one of the most irritating things in golf, but can a regular golfer receive a penalty for playing slowly? It isn’t straightforward.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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I’m Level 3 Rules Qualified And These 5 Rules Cause The Most Confusion
Fergus Bisset singles out some Rules scenarios that he thinks are particularly difficult to get right. Doing so might just save you a shot or two.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Six Golf Rules That Are The Most Difficult To Police
We look at six Rules that are difficult police and require players to display the integrity golf is famous for. Have you encountered issues with any of them?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Match Play Vs Stroke Play: How The Rules And Penalties Differ
There are some important differences to note in The Rules when it comes to match play vs stroke play formats. There are some things you can do in one that you can’t in the other.
By Fergus Bisset Published