Golf Rules

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


Cleaning Your Golf Ball on the Putting Green
Cleaning Your Golf Ball on the Putting Green

How To Mark Your Golf Ball On The Green
Knowing how to properly mark your golf ball on the green can prevent you from getting called on a penalty in your next golf round. Here’s all you need to know.

A Little Style On The Course
Not only is GGBlue’s color to die for, but the fabric is breathable and exceptionally comfortable. In San Diego we often have warm weather, and I love that this fabric is moisture wicking.

No Setting Down Object to Help In Taking Stance
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

Ball Wedged Against Flagstick
What do you do when your ball is wedged against the flagstick? What is considered holed?

Accidentally Move Your Ball On the Green
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

Can I Share Clubs With My Partner?
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

Repair Damage on Putting Green
You may repair damage to the putting green, but cannot repair normal wear and tear

Equitable Stroke Control
What Does It Mean to X Out Of a Hole? So many newer golfers are given false information about what it means to X out

Accidental Double Hit
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

Repairing Spike Marks On Putting Green 2019 Golf Rules
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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