Accidentally hitting yourself or opponent with your golf shot is really embarrassing, but thanks to this new rule change, it’s no longer a penalty. According to the USGA, for all accidental deflections, including when the ball hits the player or…

If you’re a player who prefers to have the flagstick out when putting, you’ll still likely use the option of having a playing partner attend the flag for you when you’re putting from distance. Should your ball accidentally strike the…

The USGA and The R&A have announced a new Local Rule that will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2017, that no longer penalizes a player who accidentally causes his or her ball to move on the putting green.