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As of January 1st, you cannot set down an object to help in taking your stance. There are a good number of players who are in the habit of laying down a club at their feet to help them line up for a shot. I actually have a friend who used to do this on […]
What do you do when your ball is wedged against the flagstick? What is considered holed?
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What was previously just a Local Rule at some courses is now an official rule in 2019. There is no penalty if you accidentally move your ball on the green. Period. Whew! Rule 13 covers everything that happens on the putting green. Rule 13.1d says, “There is no penalty if the player, opponent or another […]
Can I share clubs with my partner in a best ball format? I often have ladies ask me if they can share clubs with their partner in order to save time in a best ball or scramble. I think 99% of the amateurs out there believe they can borrow a sand wedge in a pinch, […]
You may repair damage to the putting green, but cannot repair normal wear and tear
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Accidental Double Hit is No Longer a Penalty! One of the changes that I’m really happy about is Rule 10.1 – an accidental double hit is no longer a penalty! If you accidentally double hit your ball (which can happen sometimes when when you’re in a rough or when you’re in a bunker) there is […]
View this post on Instagram I’m soooo eager for January 1st to roll around. That’s when we can start repairing damage to the greens before we putt. ⛳️ Rule 13 includes allowing you to repair DAMAGE to the green caused by pitch marks, spike marks, and even damage to the actual cup (that’s HUGE NEWS)
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Leaving The Flagstick In The Hole You’ve probably heard that in 2019 you may leave the flagstick in the hole while you’re putting. However, did you know that you could incur a penalty in a couple of scenarios? https://instagram.com/p/BpWCNDnlSZG/ Rule 13 The Flagstick Be Decisive About the Flagstick Position Since leaving the flagstick in is […]
Are You A Sandbagger? We all joke about being sandbaggers, but how do you know if you are a sandbagger? What Is Sandbagging? Sandbagging is when you intentionally play below your potential so that you increase your handicap to make it easier for you to win in the future. You’ve seen it before, golfers who […]
7 simple steps to ensure you’re following golf etiquette and not breaking any rules!
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