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6 most common broken rules in golf for amateurs
News
11/05/17
6 most common broken rules in golf
What's the most common rule you've seen broken?
News
21/08/18
Lexi Thompson once again runs afoul of the Rules of Golf
Thompson docked one stroke in latest LPGA Tour event, could have been even worse.
The Masters
16/01/19
Will golfers really be allowed to putt with the pin in at The Masters?
Adam Scott says he will be leaving the pin ALL YEAR... even on a six-footer to win The Masters!
Bryson DeChambeau: "I'm almost put on the clock every week"
News
30/01/19
Bryson DeChambeau: "I'm almost put on the clock every week"
DeChambeau reveals how he is consistently put on the clock while out on Tour...
Golfer DISQUALIFIED for changing length of putter
News
30/06/20
Golfer DISQUALIFIED for changing length of putter
An amateur golfer was disqualified from a competition for altering the length of his putter during the round.
Can I take my shot again if I accidentally hit my ball during practice…
News
01/10/20
Can I take my shot again if I accidentally hit my ball during practice swing?
Hit your golf ball without meaning to? Well in some cases you can replace it and take it again...
What's the golf rule on this BIZARRE bunker incident?!
News
07/01/21
What's the golf rule on this BIZARRE bunker incident?!
It's certainly not something you'd see very often in a bunker, but what is the ruling when something like this occurs?
How a PIECE OF STRING got this golfer DISQUALIFIED from a competition
News
03/02/21
How a PIECE OF STRING got this golfer DISQUALIFIED from a competition
This golfer was unaware of an equipment rule that saw him disqualified from a club competition.
Golfer caught TEEING HIS BALL in the rough during competition
News
11/02/21
Golfer caught TEEING HIS BALL in the rough during competition
A reader gets in touch to tell us about a nightmare golfer who he caught cheating during a club competition.
Do you know the correct golf rule for the BILLIARDS putt?
News
23/02/21
Do you know the correct golf rule for the BILLIARDS putt?
We've all tried this one on the greens before, but it would seriously cost you if you decided to do it in a competition.
Your golf ball hits a bird and goes OUT OF BOUNDS, but what's the ruling?
News
02/03/21
Your golf ball hits a bird and goes OUT OF BOUNDS, but what's the ruling?
It sounds unlikely but it's happened before, so make sure you know what ruling is in play if your ball deflects off a bird and goes out of bounds.
Golfer has his ball kicked away by a KANGAROO, but what's the ruling?
News
15/03/21
Golfer has his ball kicked away by a KANGAROO, but what's the ruling?
There are different rulings when animals interfere with your golf ball depending on where you are on the hole.
European Tour star gets golf ball stuck in sponsor sign, but what's the…
DP World Tour
30/03/21
European Tour star gets golf ball stuck in sponsor sign, but what's the ruling?
Kurt Kitayama had to try and get his ball out of a sponsor sign during the Magical Kenya Open and the ruling has been explained on the popular golf rules social media page.
Golfer CHANGES FLAG LOCATION to leave tap-in birdie
News
01/04/21
Golfer CHANGES FLAG LOCATION to leave tap-in birdie
This cheating golfer broke the rules by changing the flag position, but what's the ruling if your ball ends up in the wrong hole by accident?
Golfer uses wedge to SCOOP the ball towards the hole, but what's the…
News
08/04/21
Golfer uses wedge to SCOOP the ball towards the hole, but what's the ruling?
Another video from the popular Golf Rules Questions Instagram page revealing the answer to this rules scenario.
LPGA star has a NIGHTMARE in the water, but what ruling followed?
News
14/04/21
LPGA star has a NIGHTMARE in the water, but what ruling followed?
An old video from the LPGA Tour was used on the popular Golf Rules Questions Instagram page.
Golf rules video featuring PGA Tour star causes debate amongst golf fans
News
28/04/21
Golf rules video featuring PGA Tour star causes debate amongst golf fans
The latest video on the Golf Rules Questions has caused a disagreement between golf fans in the comments.
Tiger Woods lands his golf ball in a TRASH CAN, but what's the ruling?
PGA Tour
05/05/21
Tiger Woods lands his golf ball in a TRASH CAN, but what's the ruling?
An old video of Tiger Woods landing his golf ball in a trash can during a PGA Tour event has been used on a popular golf rules page.
Golfer hits shot whilst sitting in a tree, but what's the ruling?
News
06/05/21
Golfer hits shot whilst sitting in a tree, but what's the ruling?
Another unusual video was posted on the popular golf rules social media page.
Golfer hits air shot after his ball FALLS from the tee, but what's the…
News
11/05/21
Golfer hits air shot after his ball FALLS from the tee, but what's the ruling?
The latest post on the popular Golf Rules Instagram page caused quite a stir between golf fans.
Golfers call for RULE CHANGE after seeing "dumb" ruling on social media
News
14/05/21
Golfers call for RULE CHANGE after seeing "dumb" ruling on social media
Another video from the Golf Rules Questions page caused a stir in the comments, with some golf fans calling for a particular rule to be changed.
Golf Rules video explains the complex ruling around BACKSTOPPING
News
19/05/21
Golf Rules video explains the complex ruling around BACKSTOPPING
Backstopping in golf is an interesting topic and the ruling involved is based on a number of factors.
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