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 Are My Options If I Feel A Ruling I Got Was Incorrect?
What can you do if you think you’ve been given a wrong ruling? Is there any recourse or do you just have to grin and bear it?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Can A Stroke Be Cancelled In Golf?
Are there any circumstances in the Rules of golf in which a shot or stroke can be cancelled with a requirement for the person involved to play again?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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I Think My Ball Went Into A Penalty Area But I Can’t Find It. What Shall I do?
You can’t find your ball and it seems likely it’s gone into a penalty area. But how likely is it? Are you sure? What should you do next?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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The Golf Rules You’re Probably Breaking
There are a few Rules in golf that are very easy to break without knowing about it. Check these and you might avoid an embarrassing situation on course.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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5 Of The Most Obscure Ways To Get Disqualified In Golf
Disqualification is the ultimate penalty in golf. Here we take a look at some ways you might be disqualified that you may not be aware of.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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If I Were In Charge Of The Rules Of Golf, I’d Make These 5 Changes
The Rules of Golf are designed to be as fair and straightforward as possible. But there are some that Fergus Bisset would change...
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Do You Always Have To Play The Golf Ball As It Lies… Or Are There Exceptions?
Do you have to accept the lie of your golf ball no matter where it comes to rest on the course? Or are there instances when you can improve your situation?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Can You Adjust A Golf Club During A Round?
Many modern golf clubs come with adjustable lofts and weight positions. Off the course, you can tinker with these, but can you do it during a round?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Are Golfers Allowed To Switch Clubs After Nine Holes?
Tennis players can change their racket midway through a match, football players can select new boots at half time. Can golfers change their clubs after nine holes?
By Fergus Bisset Published