The Rules in 2019 will help players avoid unnecessary penalties when it comes to searching for their ball. Under Rule 7.4, if a player accidentally moves his or her ball while searching for it, there will be no penalty. In…
In 2019, if a player’s ball at rest might have moved, new Rule 9.2 will introduce the “known or virtually certain” standard. This means that something is at least 95% likely and it will apply to all questions of fact…
In 2019, players will continue to drop a ball when taking relief, but the dropping procedure will be changed in several ways: – the ball must be let go from knee height so that it falls through the air -…
In 2019 the word ‘hazard’ will vanish from the Rules. So it’s goodbye to ‘water hazards’ and hello to the concept of ‘penalty areas.’ Players will have the same basic options for relief that exist under the current Rules. But…
In 2019, there will be less confusion when it comes to substituting a ball. Under new Rule 14.3, whenever taking relief, the player will always be allowed the choice of substituting a ball or using the original ball. *** Videos…
Because putting greens are specially prepared for playing the ball along the ground, the Rules allow the player to do things on the green that are not allowed anywhere else. Any damage on the green caused by a person or…
In 2019, bunkers will be given their very own Rule number and specific relief Rules. Under Rule 12, players will be allowed to touch or move loose impediments in a bunker and will be generally allowed to touch the sand…
In 2019, bunkers will be given their very own Rule number and specific relief Rules. Under Rule 12, players will be allowed to touch or move loose impediments in a bunker and will be generally allowed to touch the sand…
Various changes in the new Rules will affect what caddies can and can’t do to assist players in 2019: • Under new Rule 10.2b(4) once the player begins taking a stance for their stroke, and until the stroke is made,…
Various changes in the new Rules will affect what caddies can and can’t do to assist players in 2019: • Under new Rule 10.2b(4) once the player begins taking a stance for their stroke, and until the stroke is made,…