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What is the GOLF RULE when you DEFLECT YOUR OWN GOLF SHOT?!
News
12/10/21
What is the GOLF RULE when you DEFLECT YOUR OWN GOLF SHOT?!
You might be quite surprised to learn about this golf rule.
Was this player penalised for this EXTRAORDINARY double-hit?
News
14/10/21
Was this player penalised for this EXTRAORDINARY double-hit?
If you accidentally double-hit your ball when playing your shot, do you get a penalty?
Are you allowed to use a golf club to replace the FLAGSTICK
News
17/10/21
Are you allowed to use a golf club to replace the FLAGSTICK?
If you have put the flagstick down too far away from the hole and you need a quick fix, are you allowed to use a golf club?
Seonghyeon Kim victim of controversial PENALTY STROKE in final round of CJ…
PGA Tour
18/10/21
Seonghyeon Kim victim of CONTROVERSIAL PENALTY STROKE in final round of CJ Cup
Seonghyeon Kim was the victim of a harsh lip out on the 72nd hole at The Summit Club, but his ball eventually fell in the cup.
Golf rules: This player hit a BIRD with his tee shot, but what happens…
News
18/10/21
Golf rules: This player hit a BIRD with his tee shot, but what happens next?!
We've seen some peculiar things happen on golf courses over the years but what are the chances of this?
Golf rules: What happens when an UNRULY baby crawls to your ball and holes…
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19/10/21
Golf rules: What happens when an UNRULY baby crawls to your ball and holes it?!
This is what you need to know if you are ever faced with this situation that could get out of hand!
Can this player move the OVERHANGING TREE to take his tee shot?
News
20/10/21
Can this player move the OVERHANGING TREE to take his tee shot?
If a tree overhangs a tee box, is the player allowed to break the branches so they can swing freely?
Are you allowed FREE RELIEF if your ball has landed in thick mud?
News
22/10/21
Are you allowed FREE RELIEF if your ball has landed in thick mud?
If your ball has unfortunately finished in an area of thick mud, are you allowed to move it?
'Dad of the year': Golf fans react on Instagram as player pushes pram on…
News
26/10/21
'Dad of the year': Golf fans react on Instagram as player pushes pram on course
This man was pictured on the fairways pushing a stroller...and this is how the Internet reacted.
'This was a twist I didn't see coming': Golfer smashes COFFEE table doing…
News
26/10/21
'This was a twist I didn't see coming': Golfer smashes COFFEE table doing drills
Perhaps this golfer should practice his swing on the driving range or make sure he has more space next time.
Golf rules: R&A announce SIGNIFICANT changes to stop amateurs cheating…
News
26/10/21
Golf rules: R&A announce SIGNIFICANT changes to stop amateurs cheating from 2022
"These rules play an important role in protecting the integrity of our self-regulating sport but the code must evolve to meet the needs of the modern game"
Meet Bloodline Golf: The clever putter that STANDS ALONE on the PGA Tour
News
27/10/21
Meet Bloodline Golf: The clever putter that STANDS ALONE on the PGA Tour
Ernie Els is a big fan of this putter and uses it on the PGA Tour Champions but should it be legal?
Was the R&A right to announce changes to amateur golf and how rife is…
News
27/10/21
Was the R&A right to announce changes to amateur golf and how rife is cheating?
Sweeping changes to the rules of amateur status were announced by the governing bodies, but were they right to do so?
"Nobody is safe with this guy": Boy hits a "STINGER" into another person's…
News
28/10/21
"Nobody is safe with this guy": Boy hits a "STINGER" into another person's leg
Dare we say it but Tiger Woods would not have been impressed with this one...
Do you get FREE RELIEF if your ball rests on a fairway mushroom?
News
29/10/21
Do you get FREE RELIEF if your ball rests on a fairway mushroom?
If your ball rolls on to a mushroom in the fairway, are you allowed to take it off?
Are you allowed to replace your ball if an animal SNATCHES it?
News
30/10/21
Are you allowed to replace your ball if an animal SNATCHES it?
Although this is an unlikely occurrence, what happens if an animal steals your ball on the golf course?
Golf rules: Does this count as a holed putt if the ball RICOCHETS off a…
News
31/10/21
Golf rules: Does this count as a holed putt if the ball RICOCHETS off a leaf?
Have you ever found yourself in this situation? Well here is the answer.
Golf rules: Can you use the back of your driver to chunk it out of the…
News
01/11/21
Golf rules: Can you use the back of your driver to chunk it out of the bunker?
This is a pretty impressive shot to have in your bag...
Golf rules: What happens when you TOP your drive into a tree, then deflect…
News
02/11/21
Golf rules: What happens when you TOP your drive into a tree, then deflect it?
This is a pretty impressive shot to say the least and no doubt one the player would have a hard time recreating.
Nino Bertasio leads at Portugal Masters as Padraig Harrington has rules…
DP World Tour
05/11/21
Nino Bertasio leads at Portugal Masters as Padraig Harrington has rules issue
The Italian is yet to win on the European Tour but he has a two-shot lead with 36 holes left in Vilamoura.
Are you allowed to use a driver with a hole in the club head?
News
07/11/21
Are you allowed to use a driver with a hole in the clubhead?
You are allowed to have holes in the head of your putter but are you allowed one in the head of your driver?
Padraig Harrington involved in BIZARRE insect ruling on European Tour
DP World Tour
08/11/21
Padraig Harrington involved in BIZARRE insect ruling on European Tour
European Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington called in the rules official at the Portugal Masters to report an issue with an insect on the green.
Five things every golfer in the world ABSOLUTELY HATES seeing on the course
News
08/11/21
Five things every golfer in the world ABSOLUTELY HATES seeing on the course
What are some of the things you hate to see on the fairways? We take a look at five...
Honour in Golf: Are you allowed to play OUT OF TURN in a competition?
News
08/11/21
Honour in Golf: Are you allowed to play OUT OF TURN in a competition?
Etiquette has always been an important feature in the game of golf, but when are you allowed to play out of turn?
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