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 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
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Noteworthy Rules Moments Of 2023
Plenty of noteworthy rules moments happen on tour every year. Here we round up a selection of such moments from 2023
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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What Happens If I Forget To Move My Marker Back On The Green?
You've moved your ball-marker away from someone's line but then forgotten to move it back before putting... what happens now?
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Can You Brush The Green With Your Hand?
There's sand on the line of your putt - are you allowed to brush the green with your hand to remove it or not...?
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Is It Possible To Simplify The Rules Of Golf?
Some golfers think the Rules of Golf are too complicated but would it really be possible to simplify them to any great degree?
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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7 Recent Rules Changes That Will Save You Shots
We outline the seven situations on the course where relatively recent changes to the Rules of Golf will save you a crucial shot or two
By Jeremy Ellwood Published
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Can You Use A Caddie In A Club Competition?
If you're considering getting yourself a caddie prior to your club comp this weekend, here's what you should know
By Michael Weston Published
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6 Biggest Changes From The 2024 World Handicap System Revisions
We highlight and discuss some of the biggest changes to the WHS from 2024 as The R&A and USGA seek to further strengthen our handicap system
By Jeremy Ellwood Published