Golf rules

November 13th, 2024

Two Rules You Wish You Could Change (But Can’t)

November 9th, 2024

Tour pro disqualified in Mexico for this unusual violation of provisional ball rule

The PGA Tour said Emilio Gonzalez failed to make a “reasonable effort” to identify his ball once it was found and continued to play a provisional.

November 7th, 2024

Rules Review: I know there’s a 14-club limit, but can I carry an extra driver head if I only use one?

Rule 4.3 allows you to carry things such as an extra driver head or shaft in your bag. Grips are OK, too. What you can’t do is use any of that stuff during the round.

November 2nd, 2024

Seven easy ways to use the Rules of Golf to lower your scores, according to a rules expert

While most people see the rules as limiting what golfers can do on the course, a broader understanding of golf’s dos and don’ts allows players to take advantage of opportunities the rules also present – and keep your scorecard from blowing up in the process.