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The Lost Ball Rule
The Lost Ball Rule is a short golf blog post that looks at the history and changes to this popular rule in golf. Every golfer on the planet has used this rule at some point during a game of golf. It is one of the most discussed golf rules that golfers chat about in the… Read more
How to become a Golf Referee
How to become a Golf Referee is a short golf blog post that looks at the path that needs to be taken to become an official Golf Referee. Becoming an official golf referee in the United Kingdom is more than a qualification—it’s a quiet calling. It doesn’t begin in a classroom or an exam hall,&h
What Some Golf Clubs Do Wrong
What Some Golf Clubs Do Wrong is a short golf blog post that looks at a few basics that would make golf clubs more attractive. There are still many golf clubs out there that are struggling to attract new members or retain existing members. Since I have looked into this a little deeper, I have&hellip
Why Only Fourteen Golf Clubs
Why Only Fourteen Golf Clubs is a short golf blog post that looks at the reasons behind this questionable rule of golf. Have you ever wondered why we, as golfers, are only allowed a certain number of clubs in our bag? Well, let’s get into it and find out why. R&A Rules of Golf –…
Winter Rules on the Golf Course
Winter Rules on the Golf Course is a short golf blog post that looks at the extra rules that apply for the off season. There are still many golfers out there who are unaware of these extra rules in Winter. How many times have you played a round of golf in Winter with mud on… Read more
Unplayable Lie – Rule 19
Unplayable Lie – Rule 19 is a short golf blog post that looks at this great rule that every golfer should know. Every golfer knows that the basic idea of golf is to play the ball as it lies. But what if you can’t? Well, you are in luck, there is a Rule that covers… Read more
Movable Obstructions
Movable Obstructions is a short golf blog post that looks at markers and other man made items found on the course. Golf courses are full of colourful markers. These are in place specifically to mark boundaries and water hazards, etc because otherwise it would be difficult to see them. Some of these
How & Where to Drop a Golf Ball
How & Where to Drop a Golf Ball is a short golf blog post highlighting the correct procedure on how to take a drop on the golf course. Play the ball as it lies, was and still, is the golden rule in golf. But what happens when we can’t play the ball as it lies?… Read more
The Hole Size in Golf
The Hole Size in Golf is a short golf blog post that looks at the exact diameters of the cup size and flag height on a golf course. A question that is often asked is What is the diameter of a golf hole? The Hole or the Cup is exactly 4.25″ or 10.795cm in diameter.… Read more
The Teeing Area
The Teeing Area is a short golf blog post that looks at the basic rules of starting a hole. Every golfer should start each hole from the specific, marked out area. Golfers have several names for the area including, “the teeing ground”, “tee box”, “the tee” or just
How to rake a bunker
How to rake a bunker is a short golf blog post that looks at the does and don’ts of raking the sand. Prepare yourself properly To start with, prepare yourself properly. When you are approaching the bunker, choose where your entry point is going to be. (This may not always be the lowest part of
Relief from Penalty Areas
Relief from Penalty Areas is a short Golf blog post attempting to answer the basics of dropping from Penalty Areas. What are Penalty Areas? According to The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, Penalty Areas are parts of the course that are defined by Red or Yellow marker posts. See Rule number