Tag: golf rules
It's Time to Get Rid of These Bonkers Golf Rules
In theory, golf is a pretty simple game. You put a ball on a tee, hit it and chase it around until you stroke the ball into the hole at the 18th. But have you ever tried to explain the rules to an absolute beginner? These are the rules that drive Golfshake's Derek Clements nuts - and should be tossed into the nearest water hazard, without penalty. read more ...
Golf Rule Changes You Must Know For 2023
The R&A and USGA have updated the Rules of Golf, consolidating the modernisation process that began when the governing bodies last updated the rules in 2019. read more ...
Rules: Attending the Flagstick
Resident rules expert, Barry Rhodes offers some advice on attending the flagstick on and off the green.
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Rules: Fairly Taking a Stance
Resident rules expert, Barry Rhodes offers some advice on Rule 13-2 which focuses on playing the ball as it lies and fairly taking a stance without lie, line of play and the area of the stand and swing. read more ...
Rules: Known or Virtually Certain
Resident rules expert, Barry Rhodes offers some advice on the change to the term and surrounding rules related to - known or virtually certain. read more ...
Rules: Before Commencing a Round
Resident rules expert, Barry Rhodes offers some tips on what to do before commencing a competitive round of golf and where the rules come in to play. read more ...
