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.
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What Happens If Your Golf Ball Hits Another Golf Ball?
In the unlikely event of your golf ball making contact with another ball on the golf course, what should you do?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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The 10 Most Misunderstood Golf Rules
Golfers get some Rules wrong more than others whether through misunderstanding or clubhouse myth. We run down our 10 most misunderstood golf rules...
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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What Happens If You Play Out Of Turn In Golf?
Ready golf is now encouraged, meaning the etiquette on always playing “in turn” has been relaxed, but not in all circumstances…
By Fergus Bisset Published
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What Are Your Options If Your Ball Is Unplayable?
You've found your golf ball but it's either physically unplayable or you don't fancy your chances... what are your options?
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Equipment Rules Every Golfer Needs To Know!
We explain how the golf tech rules govern what you can and can't do with certain bits of equipment out on the course
By Jeremy Ellwood Last updated
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Is It Legal To Mark Your Ball With A Tee?
Someone, somewhere at some stage may well have told you that you can't mark your ball with a tee, but is that true? We take a look...
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Can You Rake A Bunker Before Your Shot?
It's a question many golfers aren't sure about, so we unpack the detail around whether or not you can rake a bunker before your shot
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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What Should You Do If Your Ball Gets Stuck Up A Tree? Here's What The Rules Of Golf Say...
Most times a wayward shot hits a tree the ball comes back down, but how do you proceed if it doesn't and your ball gets stuck up a tree?
By Sam Tremlett Published
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Grounding Your Club In Bunkers And Penalty Areas... What You Need To Know
What does 'grounding your club' mean and can you do it in bunkers and penalty areas? We sum it all up here...
By Jeremy Ellwood Published