Can You Clean Your Ball When Asked to Lift It?

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” […]

How To Take Lateral Relief From a Red Penalty Area

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, […]

Can Your Caddie Hold an Umbrella Over You to Protect You from the Rain?

  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 […]