Golf Rules
Read up on classic golf rules and discover the newest regulations with Golf Monthly - or simply settle a argument about the most obscure rules in the game.
Make the correct decisions on the golf courses with these handy golf rules - explained so that you can understand them easily, and with insight from professional players and leading Golf Monthly authors.
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Golf Rules Quiz! Damaged Balls, Staked Trees And Out of Bounds
See how you get on in this multiple-choice Golf Rules quiz. We test your knowledge on a variety of scenarios that you might encounter on the golf course
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Is There A Penalty If You Accidentally Knock Your Ball Off A Tee?
If you address the ball on the tee and your club touches it causing it to fall off, what do you do next? Are you facing a penalty shot or shots?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Do You Have To Carry A Minimum Number Of Clubs In Golf Competitions?
If you’re playing in a golf competition, do you have to carry a certain number of clubs? Is there a maximum and is there a minimum? Golf Monthly has the answer here.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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I Play A Lot Of Winter Golf... These Are The 8 Key Rules To Know
The Rules of Golf apply all year round but there are some that are particularly worth brushing up on in the off-season when they're more likely to crop up
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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What Is The Longest Club Length Allowed By The Rules?
Is there a limit to the length of golf club you are allowed to use. What is it? Would it be of any benefit to use a golf club longer than standard?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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The Three Most Confusing Rules In Golf And How To Interpret Them
At times, golf’s rules can be complex and confusing. Here we look at three of the most confusing rules in golf and give you the info you need to understand them.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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What Is Maximum Available Relief In Golf And When And Where Does It Apply?
What does 'maximum available relief' mean and when might it come into play? We explain all...
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Are You Allowed To Putt While Holding A Drink In One Hand?
Is it against the Rules of golf to putt out while holding a water bottle or a can of beer? Golf Monthly gives you the answer here.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Golf Rules Quiz: What Do You Know About Relief From Bridges, Moving Leaves And Using Rangefinders?
Whether you think you know all there is to know about the rules of golf, or you just want to learn something new, why not try out our November 2024 issue quiz?
By Barry Plummer Published