Dress codes at most golf clubs have been relaxed, but denim is generally prohibited at courses in the UK - and the question is, why are jeans banned? Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why this is a baffling inconsistency that doesn't hold up to scrutiny. read more ...

What merits are there to dress codes at golf clubs? Golfshake's Derek Clements looks at this contentious topic, how things have evolved, what's still there today, and shares his view on whether there is any justification for these rules to still exist. read more ...

To the outsider, golf’s rules must seem pretty bonkers. In truth, even to most of us who play the game the rules seem pretty bonkers too. But there are some that all golfers really should know above the rest. read more ...

Sahith Theegala made headlines at the Tour Championship for calling a two-shot penalty on himself after he touched the sand on his backswing in a bunker. But how honest are you when it comes to following the rules? read more ...

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 ...

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 ...

Resident rules expert, Barry Rhodes offers some advice on attending the flagstick on and off the green.
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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...