Archive for the 'Rules of Golf' Category

“Rub Of The Green” – Golf Rule 19-1

Sunday, May 10th, 2009

Here is a golf rules question I received relating to “the rub of the green”!
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Losing Your Golf Ball In Casual Water

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Here is a golf rules question I received earlier in the week relating to casual water.
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4 Decisions On The Rules Of Golf

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Here is a recent rules of golf email I replied to.
There were 4 parts to the email and I explain the answers in full below. I trust you will enjoy reading these decisions.
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RULES OF GOLF QUESTION:
“1. During the rainy season and an almost [...]

Thirty Rules Of Golf For The Beginner And Pro

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Here are a selection of 30 rules of golf questions and answers I have given over the past couple of months. I thought you would be interested in reading the wide variety of rules questions golfers are currently asking themselves out on the course.
In fact witnessing the problems golfers have first hand was the catalyst [...]

Understanding Water Hazards And Lateral Water Hazards

Thursday, January 1st, 2009

It’s time to clear up the confusion surrounding water hazards and lateral water hazards.
Watch these two short golf rules vides explaining the options available to you. The first video explains the options you have when your ball comes to rest in a water hazard (yellow stakes and/or lines).

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Tiger Woods Golf Rules Video Explanation

Monday, December 8th, 2008

Over the past few months many golfers have watched this video of Tiger Woods in the trees and asked me :
“How come Tiger wasn’t penalised?”

Well here’s my video verdict on Why Tiger wasn’t penalised and how YOU can sign up for further videos (for nada, nothing, zilch) including the infamous “Is Phil [...]

Honest Hayes owns up and loses out on exemption

Friday, November 21st, 2008

J.P. Hayes has denied himself a place on the 2009 PGA Tour because he was honest.
The two-time tour winner disqualified himself from Qualifying School having played a non-conforming ball during the second stage of the tournament.
It means the 43-year-old will not play on the main tour next season.
During the first round of the second [...]

Do You Make These 5 Mistakes Playing Golf?

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Knowing The Rules of Golf and not making mistakes on the course can save you many strokes over the course of a year. I was recently asked the following 5 questions and wondered how many others are unsure of the rules and consequently making mistakes on the course.
I hope you enjoy reading these 5 rules [...]

How To Take Relief From GUR And Common Misconceptions

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Here is a rules of golf question I received today, it covers key points relating to GUR and some misconceptions. It made sense to share it with everyone.
RULES OF GOLF QUESTION:
“If a player has established his point of relief from a GUR, ( right hand side of the GUR ) which is aprox. 10 meters [...]

Twenty Rules Of Golf Every Golfer Should Know

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Over the next couple of months I plan to post many of the rules of golf questions and answers I have specifically written for golfers. This way everyone can learn a little more about the rules.
I hope you enjoy reading these 20 rules of golf questions and answers:
#1 RULES OF GOLF QUESTION:
“A golf ball is [...]

What Happens? – Accidentally Moving A Ball In The Process Of Marking It!

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

Here is a rules of golf question I received on accidentally moving a ball in the process of marking it:
RULES OF GOLF QUESTION:
“A couple of days ago in a round of golf in our club champs, one of the players in the other pair asked his opponent to mark his ball, a putter-head span to [...]

Clarifying Ten Quick Golf Rules

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

Over the past few months I have answered far more questions than can be posted on the blog. Usually I pick the longer answers to post, but today I thought wouldn’t it be fun to add 10 short answers to one post.
I hope you enjoy reading these rules of golf questions and answers.
#1 RULES [...]

Understanding The Out Of Bounds Rule

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

This week I received a great question on the definition of “Out of Bounds”, understanding this rule is important and I thoroughly recommend you read the question and answer :
RULES OF GOLF QUESTION:
“I have a question. This is about a ball on the Out of Bounds line. The definition defines that a ball is Out [...]

Understanding Golf Rule 26-1

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Here is another question I received this week on water hazard rulings:
RULES OF GOLF QUESTION:
“I have learned so much about the rules over the past 2 months. Playing partners are even beginning to ask me for rule explanations on the course when they have questions as if I am a Rules Expert!
I am still a [...]

The Penalty For 15 Clubs In A Stableford Fourball Match

Friday, June 27th, 2008

A friend of mine emailed me with the question below regarding a golfer having 15 clubs in a stableford fourball match:
RULES OF GOLF QUESTION:
“If you have time I have a question on the rules…
I was playing a fourball stableford competition yesterday, on the first green my playing partner discovered he had 15 clubs in his [...]