Playing From the Wrong Tees in Match Play We recently had this question from a follower of Women’s Golf Center ” I am asking a rules question concerning what happened today in the club match play. Both opponents played the wrong tees the entire match with one be the winner. The ‘conditions’ for the match …
Mar
15
Hazards and Loose Impediments
Submitted by Pat Tate on Sun, 03/15/2009 – 19:56. In the last two weeks the matter of loose impediments has come to light on two different tours. Last week it was loose impedimments, which are defined in the rules of golf under Rule 23 which states: “Loose impediments are natural objects such as stones, leaves, …
Dec
07
Original Golf Rules
Submitted by pkgolfgirl on Sun, 12/07/2008 – 21:55. The Game of Golf has a very rich history and tradition. Currently, The USGA and The R&A write, interpret and maintain the Rules of Golf to protect the tradition and integrity of the game. The USGA governs the Rules of Golf in United States, its possessions, and …
Dec
01
How many club lengths do I get?
Submitted by pkgolfgirl on Mon, 12/01/2008 – 12:36. As confusing as the rules are at times, I thought I would share this with everyone. This tip has made it easier to determine how many clublenghts I get when I am required to take a drop. There are 2 types of drops, free relief, and as …
Nov
29
Non – Conforming Drivers
Submitted by mkeller on Sat, 11/29/2008 – 21:13. The USGA has compiled a list of non conforming Drivers. The initial report wa from 1998, with an updated version of spring like effect dating to 2004. These clubs are prohibited from use in any round of golf in the United States and Mexico conducted under USGA …
Nov
24
Equitable Stroke Control
Submitted by pkgolfgirl on Mon, 11/24/2008 – 09:09. I was recently playing a round and had a couple really bad holes. When I finsihed my round, my playing partner told me I couldn’t post my score(it wasn’t very good), but I had to post a lower score than what I shot. I don’t understand why …
Nov
04
Rules School
Submitted by puttnpretty on Tue, 11/04/2008 – 13:23. Did you know that you could go to school to learn the rules of golf! The USGA and the PGA have teamed up and present several Rules of Golf workshops during the first part of each year. The classes fill up pretty fast so you should register …
Nov
03
Signing the scorecard
Submitted by Bridget Logan on Mon, 11/03/2008 – 04:32. This past summer Michelle Wie made an expensive mistake by breaking a rule that we sometimes take for granted. She failed to sign her scorecard before leaving the scoring tent. It’s important to remember that it is YOUR responsibility to keep track of your exact score, …
Oct
23
Water Hazards and Lateral Water Hazards
Submitted by golfdaze on Thu, 10/23/2008 – 22:32. Can anyone tell me the difference between a water hazard and a lateral water hazard? Is there a difference in penalties or how you take relief? I don’t play a course with water so it doesn’t usually come up but I know it will eventually and I’d …
Oct
19
Rule on Snakes
Submitted by golf4fun on Sun, 10/19/2008 – 04:45. I’ve heard the rule about snakes. The one that says it matters if the snake is alive or dead. I’m not sure it really matters to me because I probably won’t get close enough to find out if it’s still alive! However, just in case it does …
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