Archive for the Rules of Golf Category


How To Take Relief From GUR And Common Misconceptions

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. […]

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Twenty Rules Of Golf Every Golfer Should Know

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 […]

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

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 […]

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Clarifying Ten Quick Golf Rules

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 […]

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Understanding The Out Of Bounds Rule

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 […]

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Understanding Golf Rule 26-1

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 […]

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The Penalty For 15 Clubs In A Stableford Fourball Match

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 […]

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Adjustable Golf Driver Rules Question

Ever since the launch of TaylorMade’s revolutionary r7 quad driver with Movable Weight Technology (MWTâ„¢) back in 2004 the following question has been a common one: RULES OF GOLF QUESTION: “You seem to be helping everybody out with your golf rulings, I learn something every time I log onto your sites, now can you help […]

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Understanding Golf Rule Decision 16-1d/5

Every week I see a limited knowledge of the Rules of Golf leading to incorrect decisions, here is one recent example: RULES OF GOLF QUESTION: “How are you? I have a question regarding a rules decision. In our social club competion the winner was penalized 2 shots for testing the green. What he did was […]

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The Official Definition Of A Golf Stroke

The golf rules questions continue to hit my mailbox and as ever it is a pleasure to answer them. Here’s one relating to Tiger Woods on the 13th tee at the 2007 US Masters: RULES OF GOLF QUESTION: “Please can take a look at this YouTube clip of Tiger Woods at the 2007 US Masters […]

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Proceeding Under Rule 26-1 or Rule 27-1

Each week I receive a rules of golf question similar to the one below. It concerns a common scenario where a golfer must be absolutely clear on whether they must proceed under Rule 26-1 or under Rule 27-1: RULES OF GOLF QUESTION: “My friend and I were playing and she hit a long blind shot […]

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Are You Clear On Rule 20-1?

This week I received an interesting question about what happens when a ball marker sticks to your putter. Weird I know, but you’ll be happy to know The Rules of Golf have every possibility covered! : RULES OF GOLF QUESTION: “I have a question for you, this actually happened to me. I think it’s an […]

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Do You Understand Golf Rule 27-2a?

This week I received this question referring to Rule 27-2a, and thought it would be useful to share my reply with everyone: RULES OF GOLF QUESTION: “Hi Barry, I have a rules question that arose in our group yesterday. We were playing in an eighteen hole medal play contest. A guy in our foursome pushed […]

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In Breach Of Rule 13-4a

Recently I received this question referring to Rule 13-4a, and thought it would be useful to share my reply with everyone: RULES OF GOLF QUESTION: “My ball is laying in the centre and to one end of a bunker.The bunker rake is the other end of the bunker. The sand in the middle of the […]

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How To Take Relief From Casual Water (Rule 25-1b)

Last week I was asked the following question on how to correctly take relief from casual water. I’m sure one minute spent reading my answer will avoid any confusion next time you encounter this particular situation on the golf course: RULES OF GOLF QUESTION: “This last weekend I spent a fabulous time playing golf, during […]

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