A golfer was playing in a U.S. Open Qualifier and hit a wrong ball. What’s the penalty and how must the other player proceed? “Tales from a Golf Rules Official” is your behind-the-scenes peek at real rulings from the golf…
So many golfers get this rule wrong – they don’t believe they can take stroke and distance relief for a ball ANYWHERE on the golf couse. That lack of knowledge of this rule keeps them from taking advantage of this…
What should you do when you’re playing a competitive round of stroke play and you’re about to proceed under a rule you think is valid, but another competitor tells you you’re wrong? There’s no referee or rules official available to…
Marcela Smith founder of Girlfriends Guide to Golf and advanced rules expert outlines the various options available when you find your ball in a penalty area. #golf #rules #golfrules #howto ——————————————————————————————————- Golf Destination is the longest running golf travel show…
A lot of golfers who have been playing for a long time still think you are not permitted to ground your club in a penalty area, but that rule changed in 2019. You can now ground your club and even…
A lot of golfers who have been playing for a long time still think you are not permitted to ground your club in a penalty area, but that rule changed in 2019. You can now ground your club and even…
Have you ever hit a provisional ball, only to find it has landed right next to your original ball? What happens if you can’t distinguish which ball is your original and which is your provisional? Here’s the scoop! Grab your…
This clip from a recent Level Two Golf Rules Clinic at River Forest Country Club walks through unplayable ball rule and provisional ball rule details. Grab your copy of the Golf Rules Quick Reference to use while you’re on the…
What happens if your golf ball is in a spot that you’re not comfortable hitting from – can you take an unplayable? Yes! This video covers taking penalty relief for an unplayable ball in the general area. You, the player,…