The most major changes in 30 years to the Rules of Golf went into effect last year This Guide is the mobile edition to the Rules of Golf to keep on your phone and gives you a clear and quick overview of the Rules and the recent changes which most commonly come into play when you need a fast answer. Available in 6′ x 9′ edition – ISBN 9780473478735. Also available in 4′ x 6′ edition 9780473514075 and hardcover edition 9780473534936.
This book covers stroke and match play and is divided into 7 sections: Before Starting Play, Tee Area, General Area (Fairway & Rough, etc.), Relief in the General Area, Penalty Areas, Bunkers, and Greens. Some rules are repeated in several of the 7 sections for easy reference.
It begins with a ‘QUICK RULES SUMMARY’ which will answer most rule questions in seconds with more information shown in the page reference.
You don’t have to remember all the rules if you keep this guide handy or on your phone for fast answers to rule questions. Happy golfing!
Current for 2022.
Available in 4′ x 6′ Spanish edition ISBN 9780473494919 paperback
Available in 4′ x 6′ German edition ISBN 9780473501877 paperback and ISBN 9780473501884 e Book
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BEFORE STARTING PLAY. 1
PRACTICING ON THE COURSE BEFORE THE ROUND - Generally not allowed in stroke play but generally allowed in match play 1
“GENERAL PENALTY” – Means a 2-stroke penalty in stroke play and loss of hole in match play 2
CHECK LOCAL RULES – Check for no play zones, lift clean and place, drop zones, etc 2
STROKE PLAY – Must hole out and lowest score wins. 3
MATCH PLAY – Based on holes won. 3
MAXIMUM SCORE FORMAT – Allows player to pick up after reaching the max score for that hole 4
BE ON TIME FOR YOUR TEE TIME TO AVOID PENALTIES – Less than 5 minutes late is a general penalty and more than 5 minutes late may be DQ (Disqualified). 4
SLOW PLAY – 1 stroke for first delay, general penalty for second delay and DQ for third delay. 5
DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES – Allowed. 5
CODE OF CONDUCT – Possible penalties. 6
14 CLUBS MAX – If more than 14, the penalty is 2 strokes per hole (4 strokes max) or loss of hole (2 holes max). 6
LOSE A CLUB DURING PLAY – Player must play without it 7
ADJUSTABLE CLUBS – A player isn’t allowed to adjust an adjustable club during play 7
TIGHTENING CLUBHEAD OR SHAFT – Allowed. 7
BORROWING OR SHARING OF CLUBS – Not allowed. 7 and more…
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