Golf Rules
The Simplest Penalty Area Video You’ll Ever Watch
If you’re still referring to this area of the course as a water hazard rather than a penalty area, you’ll definitely want to see this video. Take at peek below at the simplest penalty area video you’ll ever watch. https://youtu.be/M4DCR704GjU If you’ve been playing golf for a while, you probably
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
Difference Between Red And Yellow Penalty Areas
We often get asked to explain the difference between red and yellow penalty areas. Here’s what one player asked about taking a drop near the
Can You Share Golf Clubs With Your Partner?
I often get asked if it’s okay to share golf clubs with your partner. In fact, many newer players often play their first full 18
Identifying Your Golf Ball
One of the many changes to the rules in 2019 was this obscure little rule about announcing your intent before lifting and identifying your golf
Are You Required to Take Relief From Ground Under Repair?
Rule 16.1 covers free relief from abnormal course conditions, including ground under repair, immovable obstructions such as cart paths and sprinkler heads, animal holes, and
Free Relief From A Cart Path: What You Need To Know
Think you ALWAYS get free relief from a cart path? Think again…. There’s one twist you need to know about free relief from immovable obstructions.
How to Hit Out of Greenside Bunkers
Today’s tip is out of the greenside bunker, with Kim Harrington of the Intuitive Golfer.
4 Quick Videos to Improve Your Golf Knowledge
For those with shorter attention spans, it helps to take the rules in small doses. Here are four quick videos to improve your golf knowledge
Phil Mickelson’s Relief from a Cart Path
Last month at The American Express tournament in La Quinta, California, I was fortunate to witness some great golf, and to get up-close and personal with
How to Hit a Provisional Ball
Okay, so you’ve just hit a tee shot and you’re worried you might not be able to find your ball. There are a few things
3 Putting Green Rules You Need To Know
Today I’m sharing 3 putting green rules you need to know – let’s see if you’ve encountered any of these before. Last week my friend
What You Need to Know About the World Handicap System
Many golfers are still getting used to all the changes to the rules of golf that took effect in January 2019, and now we hear
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