Rules of Golf: Putting Green Essentials

Rules of Golf: Putting Green Essentials

When the R&A and USGA published the latest set of rules revisions in January 2019, the putting green was one of the biggest areas of change. In a bid to make the game faster and fairer, they introduced a set of important revisions that are well worth getting to...
Unplayable Ball in Bunker

Unplayable Ball in Bunker

If you are faced with an unplayable ball in a bunker, you will need to proceed using Rule 19.3. From the beginning of 2019, players have an extra option in this scenario. Here is everything you need to know when faced with an unplayable ball in a bunker. Your first...
Can you ground your club in a penalty area?

Can you ground your club in a penalty area?

The newly updated Rules of Golf no longer use the word “hazard” to define a red- or yellow-marked area where your ball may be lost. Instead, these areas are now referred to as penalty areas — and the rules governing what you can and can’t do within their confines have...