Golf Rules
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 holes of golf in a scramble format because it’s a fun team event and there’s less pressure on individual players. So the question is, when
A Little Style On The Course
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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
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
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