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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Rules of Golf: The Teeing Area
Jeremy Ellwood explains what the Rules mean by 'teeing area' and what happens if you inadvertently play from beyond its boundaries
By Jeremy Ellwood Last updated
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7 Biggest Golf Etiquette Mistakes
Jeremy Ellwood talks though seven things that are frowned upon on the golf course
By Elliott Heath Last updated
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10 Rules Golfers Still Get Wrong
In this video we take a look at the rules many golfers still get wrong.
By Sam Tremlett Last updated
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2023 Rules Of Golf Updates: Everything You Need To Know
In this article and accompanying video we highlight and discuss the 2023 Rules of Golf updates you most need to know about
By Jeremy Ellwood Last updated
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Rules of Golf: Identifying Your Ball
Jeremy Ellwood highlights how to go about identifying your golf ball when the need arises to stay the right side of the Rules
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Can You Play From Another Green?
Hitting a full shot from another green would clearly be bad for the course, but what about a putt? Jeremy Ellwood explains the 'do's and don'ts' of 'wrong greens'...
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Golf Rules Explained: Provisional Ball
In this exclusive rules feature we look at the procedure for playing a provisional ball. Just what should and shouldn't you be doing?
By Neil Tappin Last updated
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Rules Of Golf: Unplayable Ball In Bunker
Unplayable ball in bunker? Jeremy Ellwood looks at what you can and can't do if you decide it would be impossible or unwise to play it
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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What Is The Maximum Number Of Strokes Per Hole In Golf?
We explain how there is a huge difference in how the maximum number of strokes per hole are calculated for medal and handicap purposes
By Mark Townsend Published