Deputy Editor Joel Tadman is joined by resident rules expert Fergus Bisset to run through the bunker rules every golfer needs to know! ► Chapters Introduction 0:00 When you can touch the sand 0:25 When you can’t touch the sand…

According to USGA Rule 4.2c(1), a player can lift their ball to check for damage in a bunker or penalty area without penalty, provided they follow proper procedures. In this video, we explain the steps required to inspect a ball…

2019 New Rules for Bunkers This year, there are several changes for golfers who find their ball in a bunker. The term ‘hazard’ is no longer used in the Rules of Golf. Bunkers are now just considered ‘bunkers’ and the…