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Can you repair or replace a club that was damaged during a round?

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 […]

Can you replace a lost club during a round?

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 […]

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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, but […]

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The Ultimate Girls Getaway

When’s The Last Time You Went On A Girls Trip? Since I’m a golf nut and have met so many wonderful friends who feel the same way that I do about golf, I’ve been on a lot of girls golf trips — and they’re always tons of fun. Of course I love sharing with you […]

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You Don’t Need To Be a Golf Pro To Learn The Rules

I’m not a golf professional, but simply a golf enthusiast who knows a bit more than the average bear about the rules. But I’m living proof that you don’t need to be a golf pro to learn the rules of golf.