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British Open 2026: Why Lucas Herbert wasn’t hit with rules violation over caddie using a rangefinder
SOUTHPORT, England —Social media believed Lucas Herbert’s caddie was caught breaking the rules of golf, but there is no controversy over Herbert’s record-tying 62. Following a 28 on the first nine, Herbert birdied Royal Birkdale’s 11th and 12th holes, and with two par 5s in front of him the chance to become the first player Read more…
Rules Review: His partner was late for their match but acted as a caddie on the first hole. Can he do that?
His partner was late to their four-ball match but jumped straight into caddie duties, cleaning clubs, reading putts, giving advice. Is that actually allowed under the Rules of Golf?
Rules Review: You’re on the green in regulation (congrats). Here’s a quick guide to putting-green rules
You might know some rules on the green, but did you have the right answer to all these questions?
Rules Review: My ball ‘might’ be in a pond, but I can’t find it. Can I just take a drop, add a penalty stroke and move on?
Rule 17.1c covers this common scenario.
Rules Review: A tree is in ground under repair, but my ball is next to a root outside the marked area. Do I get relief?
When it comes to hitting a shot off or next to a tree root, the decision to try definitely boils down to motivation.
Rules Review: We asked the pro for a ruling and he got it wrong. Can we correct the mistake if it impacted our match?
What if that decision led to a different outcome than would have happened if the correct ruling was applied? Here’s what happens.
Rules Review: He rotated his golf ball without marking it. He says it’s OK because he didn’t lift it. True?
What you should do with your golf ball if you plan on lifting it, touching it or moving it in any other manner.
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…
Got a rules question? The USGA is harnessing AI technology to get you fast, accurate answers
Raise your hand if you’re a golfer who at one time has made a New Year’s Resolution to become more familiar with The Rules of Golf? (Stops typing and puts hand in air.) Now, raise your hand if you actually made good on that resolution? (Continues typing, pretending he didn’t hear the question.) Mind you, 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: Is soling the club in front of the ball illegal?
What about aiming the club before addressing the ball? What you need to know on both topics.
PGA Tour sends survey to players regarding distance rollback . . . and one interesting rules question
The PGA Tour sent a survey to tour and Korn Ferry Tour players regarding the upcoming distance rollback. And one question signals a potential breakaway from the tour and golf’s traditional rules-making bodies.
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.
PGA Championship 2026: Garrick Higgo doesn’t want to know how costly his rules blunder really wound up being
Just how costly was the South African’s penalty for arriving late to the tee in the first round? In more ways than he might realise.
PGA Championship 2026: Jon Rahm was right to use the rules to his advantage. But is this rule too generous?
Golf isn’t always a fair game, the rub of the green landing like a punch to the stomach to golfers—whether weekend warriors of millionaire tour pros—when the break is a bad one. Which seems like the majority of times. It’s why, then, that when the Rules of Golf actually wind up working in your favor, Read more…
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.
A frustrating rules blunder costs Adam Scott a two-shot penalty at Doral (and it could have been worse)
After playing the wrong ball, Scott managed to limit the damage and avoid a potential disqualification at the Cadillac Championship in Miami.
