USGA, R&A Announce 2023 Rules of Golf Update
The USGA and The R&A have unveiled a regular update to the Rules of Golf as they continue to make the Rules easier to understand and apply. The new Rules will go into effect on January 1, 2023. The 2023…
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USGA, R&A Introduce Model Local Rule to Further Limit Use of Green-Reading Materials
LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. and ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (Dec. 1, 2021) – Golf’s governing bodies have made available a Model Local Rule (MLR) to further limit the use of Green-Reading Materials. MLR G-11 enables a committee to limit players to using…
Golf's Modernized Rules of Amateur Status Published
Golf’s new Rules of Amateur Status have been published by the USGA and The R&A ahead of their January 1, 2022, effective date. View the 2022 Rules of Amateur Status Infographic – Five things to know The work is the…
Rules Question of the Week – August 18, 2020
In stroke play, a player practices putting on the 18th putting green immediately after finishing the first round of a 54-hole event scheduled over consecutive days on a single course. What is the ruling? There is no penalty (CORRECT) The…
Rules Question of the Week – August 5, 2020
In stroke play, before making a stroke in the general area, a player lifts a rock lying next to their ball. The rock has broken away from a nearby wall. What is the ruling? There is no penalty (CORRECT) There…
Rules and Handicapping Guidance During COVID-19 Era
As seen on the USGA site The USGA stands with our entire golf community during this time. We all love the game for the escape it provides, and it is our great hope that we will all be able to…
I Accidentally Moved My Ball – What Do I Do Now?
Jamie Wallace, USGA Rules Department Accidental movement of your golf ball during a round is one of many areas in the Rules that underwent a lot of player-friendly change in the new 2019 Rules. (more…)
Golf Talk Seattle: April 13, 2019
Now on the number one tee, Golf Talk Seattle! In this edition, Josh Kerns visits with: (more…)
The USGA and The R&A Release Clarification to Rule 4.1b
The USGA and The R&A have provided a clarification that introduces a Local Rule (more…)
Rules Ramblings: Episode 2
Tell us how you really feel! We hit the streets to get your thoughts on the new Rules of Golf. (more…)