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Tag: Rules of Golf

USGA and R&A announce proposed changes to modernize golf’s Rules; asking for feedback

By wsga

Posted on Mar 1, 2017

The USGA and the R&A have unveiled a preview of proposed new Rules of Golf, as part of a joint initiative to modernize the Rules (more…)

Category: Championship News, WA Golf News

Tags: R&A, Rules of Golf, USGA

Rules Spotlight: Preferred Lies and/or Winter Rules

By wsga

Posted on Feb 14, 2017

One of the primary principles of the Rules of Golf is to "play the ball as it lies," which the WSGA strongly recommends in most instances. (more…)

Category: WA Golf Features

Tags: Rules of Golf

New Local Rule Eliminates Penalty for a Player Who Accidentally Causes a Ball to Move on the Putting Green

By wsga

Posted on Dec 8, 2016

The USGA and The R&A have announced the introduction of a new Local Rule that eliminates the penalty when a ball is accidentally moved (more…)

Category: Championship News, Shari's Blog, WA Golf News

Tags: Rules of Golf, USGA

USGA and R&A Announce Changes to "Decisions on the Rules of Golf"

By wsga

Posted on Nov 19, 2013

Revised Every Two Years, the Decisions Provide Greater Clarity for Golfers (more…)

Category: Championship News, Membership News, WA Golf News

Tags: R&A, Rules of Golf, USGA

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