Next year starts another rules cycle. Every four years, the USGA and R&A get together to iron out changes to the rules and to the decisions on the rules. New changes will be in effect on January 1, 2008.
You can access documents comparing the 2008 changes to the rules and decisions against the current rules and decisions here.
There aren’t any significant changes this cycle. Yes, out of bounds is still stroke and distance. Most changes are [...]
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I’m a law and order guy. I follow and respect the Rules of Golf. Honestly though, is there anyone out there that wouldn’t make some serious changes?
I’m not talking about changing the fundamentals of the game. I’m talking about a little face lift that would make the rules easier to understand and apply, and that would make the game more fun and maybe even quicker to play.
Here are my suggestions:
Have Competitors Record Their Own Scores
This month’s issue [...]
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It’s bound to happen sooner or later, whether in a competitive tournament or in a weekend match that’s taken a little too seriously. Eventually something is going to happen where the rules are not clear.
Sometimes a player feels he is entitled to relief but is not entirely certain. Never fear! The Rules are here to help.
Rule 3-3 provides guidance when there is a doubt as to procedure.
The rule states that if a player is in doubt [...]
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Yesterday, I talked a little about some misunderstood swing advice. That led me to think about the other kind of bad advice: the kind forbidden by the Rules of Golf.
Golf is a difficult game already. As if that isn’t enough, the rules pretty much leave us on an island to fend for ourselves.
Rule 8 states that a player must not give advice to any other player in the competition aside from his partner, and must not ask [...]
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The Rules of Golf are littered with references to “The Committee”. I know I’ve wondered about this mythical committee and wondered who they think they are to tell me what to do. Well, I eventually took the time to find out so let’s take a look.
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