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Rules Review: 5 bunker rules every golfer should know
No one wants to be in the sand, but don’t make it worse by not knowing how to get out penalty-free.
Rules Review: My friend’s ball hit mine into the hole on a par 3. Did I make a hole-in-one?
A few weeks ago, I received a FaceTime from my brother. He was playing golf with three of our high school buddies. It was the last thing I needed at the time, as I was in full dad mode, power-washing my deck. I reluctantly answered. “You’re not going to believe this,” my brother said, with Read more…
Rules Review: He lined his partner up to putt, then stood there. Do they both get penalised?
Most golfers know it’s bad etiquette to stand behind another player’s putting line, but in some formats it can also lead to penalties for both partners. Here’s what the Rules of Golf actually say.
Rules Review: Is simply telling people their swing ‘looks quick’ a penalty?
Think about information you pass along before you actually say it or discreetly share it.
Rules Review: I forgot to take the sensor stickers off my clubface. Did I just lose my match?
As technology has permeated virtually every corner of golf, it’s commonplace to see clubfitters and teachers put reflective “stickers” on clubs. They are used to gather accurate data on how golfers are using their equipment. Companies such as Foresight place tiny round stickers, known as “fiducials,” on the face of woods and irons and have Read more…
Rules Review: 5 rules most golfers get wrong
Try to commit these golf rules to memory if you don’t already know them.
Rules Review: To take relief for a chip shot, I measured the club-length with my driver. Was I supposed to use a wedge?
Confused about which club to use when measuring relief? The Rules of Golf are clearer than you think and most players are getting it wrong.
Rules Review: On a rainy day, what can and can’t I do to keep my hands dry?
Playing in the rain brings extra challenges. Here is a clear breakdown of what the Rules of Golf allow and restrict when it comes to keeping your clubs and hands dry.
Rules Review: He says it was a practice swing that nicked the ball. I think he was trying to hit it. Re-tee without penalty?
Practice swing or real stroke? It’s one of golf’s most debated moments. Here’s what the Rules of Golf actually say when things get messy.
Rules Review: I carefully tried to pick up a rake but I accidentally moved my ball. Is that a penalty?
Justin Thomas was penalised after his ball moved while removing a loose impediment. It’s a common situation, but the rules aren’t always clear. Here’s what you need to know to avoid the same mistake.
Rules Review: What happens when someone tending the flagstick deflects your ball from going in?
There are a lot of little nuances to removing the flagstick or leaving it in that you might want to know.
Rules Review: I took the club back and my ball dropped further into the rough. Is that a penalty?
If your golf ball moves before you make a stroke, you could face a penalty – or not. Here’s how the Rules of Golf determine whether natural forces or player actions caused it.
Rules Review: I hit into a group and I think one of them threw my ball into the water. What do I do now?
If another player moves your ball or knocks it away, are you penalised? We break down the Rules of Golf and exactly what to do in each scenario.
Rules Review: I took an unplayable and picked up my ball but realised I was entitled to free relief. Am I stuck with my original decision?
You declare an unplayable lie, pick up your ball, then realise you had free relief. Are you stuck with the penalty? We break down the ruling.
Rules Review: Here’s the right way to mark and move your ball when it’s on another player’s line
Don’t get penalised for not taking this process seriously.
Rules Review: My opponent says I can’t take relief from a hole dug by the club’s working dog. True?
What happens when your tee shot ends up in a hole dug by a dog? Or perhaps it comes to rest in the dirt pile that was created by the paw-driven frenzy?
Rules Review: My opponent dug his feet in a bunker, then got another club and did it again. Isn’t that building a stance?
You can’t get in there with a shovel and carve out a nice hole to swing from. But shuffling your feet back and forth more than once to ensure decent footing is allowed.
Rules Review: I just played from the wrong tee and pumped it OB. Do I have to hit it again from the correct tee?
As awkward as it might be, you can refuse to cancel the stroke. If you do, your opponent now has to take a stroke-and-distance penalty and play again from the wrong tee.
Rules Review: Before taking a drop, can you ‘clean up’ the area of loose impediments to ensure a better lie?
The answer comes down to whether you are replacing, dropping or placing the ball.
Rules Review: Can you probe a bunker to see what’s really underneath your ball?
The thing to remember when you’re in a bunker is you can’t do anything that can be construed as improving your lie or testing the conditions. If you’re not sure what that means, Rule 12.2 covers when touching the sand does or does not result in a penalty.
