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 You Tee Off In Front Of The Markers?
Are you playing stroke play or match play as it makes a big difference on this one. We explain all...
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Should You Get A Free Drop If Your Ball Is In A Puddle In A Bunker?
What happens if your ball ends up in a puddle in a bunker. Are you entitled to a free drop and how should you take it?
By Fergus Bisset Published
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I’d Never Been In This Rules Scenario Until I Found Myself In A Rather Unique Situation On The Course
Fergus Bisset spoke to a golfing buddy about an awkward moment in a four-ball contest and shares the fascinating, resulting ruling.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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What Are Your Options When You Hit Your Ball Into A Penalty Area?
Many golf courses have penalty areas and all golfers are going to hit their ball into one at some stage. So how do you proceed when you do?
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Can You Get Line-Of-Sight Relief From A Halfway Hut?
Your route to the flag is obscured by a bustling shack serving burgers and beers. Do you get free relief? You might be surprised by the answer.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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Can You Ask Another Player What They Hit On A Par 3?
It may seem like an innocuous query but asking another player what club they hit on a par-3 could get you into trouble with The Rules.
By Fergus Bisset Published
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What Does The Word 'Partner' Mean Specifically In The Rules Of Golf?
We explain what 'partner' means in the Rules of Golf and why you need to know what partners can do that others you are playing with cannot...
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Golf Rules Quiz! How Would You Deal With These 4 On-Course Scenarios?
Many amateur golfers think they have a solid grasp of the rules, but would you know what to do when faced with four specific rule infringements on the course?
By Barry Plummer Published
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One Of My Playing Partners Told Me To “Take My Time” On A Putt… And Another Said That Was Breaking Golf’s Rules. Is It?
Telling someone to take their time over a short putt might seem an innocuous phrase, but is it against the Rules of Golf?
By Fergus Bisset Published
