Golf Rules
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.
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)
Using a Club to Take Your Stance
Using a Club To Take Your Stance Another big change in 2019 is that using a club to take your stance will earn you a
Ball In Motion Accidentally Hits a Person or Outside Influence
View this post on Instagram This one’s good! When your ball accidentally hits your equipment, your cart, your opponent, your partner, yourself – there’s no
Leaving The Flagstick In The Hole
Leaving The Flagstick In The Hole You’ve probably heard that in 2019 you may leave the flagstick in the hole while you’re putting. However, did
Advice from Caddies 2019
View this post on Instagram If you play with caddies or partners who stand behind you to line you up before you make a stroke,
How To Take Free Relief From a Cart Path
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. How To Take Free Relief From a
How To Tend The Flagstick On The Green
How To Tend The Flagstick On The Green I’m all about golf etiquette and especially pace-of-play, so knowing where you should stand, what you should
Are You A Sandbagger?
Are You A Sandbagger? We all joke about being sandbaggers, but how do you know if you are a sandbagger? What Is Sandbagging? Sandbagging is
The Difference Between Stroke Play And Match Play
Understanding the difference between stroke play and match play takes just a moment to learn.
What To Do When You Reach The Green
7 simple steps to ensure you’re following golf etiquette and not breaking any rules!
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