The Rules of Golf specify when (and why) removing sticks, leaves, etc. is allowed without being hit with a penalty ...

Craig Winter, USGA Senior Director, Rules of Golf and Amateur Status, wants to make things perfectly clear: Do not call this the Matt Fitzpatrick rule. For one thing, Model Local Rule G-9 has been in ...

There are tons of different golf rules out there, many of which can be confusing AF for any level of player, not just beginner golfers. From the most absurd, like the Water Bottle Rule, to the most ...

The U.S. Golf Association and the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews have announced a new interpretation not previously contemplated by the Rules of Golf where disqualifications have been caused ...

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Veteran golf caddies share the most important unwritten golf rules for all players. Key advice: Avoid unwanted commentary, don't crowd lost ball searches, respect the course. Maintain pace-of-play by ...