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The dreaded whiff – that embarrassing moment when you take a mighty swing and completely miss the golf ball. It’s a scenario that can make even seasoned golfers cringe, but understanding how it’s treated under the Rules of Golf can help ease the sting. The key factor in determining whether a missed swing counts as […]
I have so much fun showing ladies how to use stroke-and-distance to win a Louis Vuitton purse! When your ball is in a bunker and you don’t care to play it from there (either because it’s plugged, or perhaps on a downhill lie, uphill lie or up against the lip of the bunker, or […]
One of the aspects of the game that often sparks debate among golfers is the number of practice swings one should take before each shot. Is there a standard number and should every player take the same amount of practice swings? Some players believe that taking multiple practice swings helps them get into the right […]
There are times that a club can get damaged during a round of golf. Previously players were not permitted to repair that damaged club. Now, thanks to rule 4.1a(2) in the 2023 rules of golf a player can repair or replace a golf club that was damaged during a round. However if the damage was […]
Most of you know that the maximum number of clubs you can have during a round of golf is 14, but what happens if you lose a club during the round? Can you replace it? Let’s say your approach shot on the 6th hole landed in a greenside bunker. Before you hop out of […]
Can You Clean Your Golf Ball When Asked To Lift It? Most of us know that when our ball is at rest on the putting green, we can lift the ball and clean it, but how about when your ball is not on the green, and another player asks you to please “mark your ball” […]
Players often think they can take a lateral drop near where the ball is sitting, but that’s not necessarily true. Here’s the scoop on where you take lateral relief from a red penalty area. Today we’re strictly clarifying where you can measure from for your two club lengths when choosing the lateral relief option, […]
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Golf Rules, Etiquette & Style (@girlfriendsguidetogolf) 10.2b(5) Physical Help and Protection from the Elements Can your caddie hold an umbrella over you? We all know golf requires focus and concentration, so the last thing players need is to have the distraction of rain coming […]
What do you do when your ball is wedged against the flagstick? What is considered holed?
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