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
The Old Course Makeover is a short golf blog post that looks at the changes being made to the world’s oldest golf course. So, everyone is now aware that there are changes being made to the St Andrews Old Course. But does everyone know what these are and why they are being done? Well, let&helli
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
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 –…
The R&A Clubhouse on St Andrews Day is a short golf blog post that takes a look inside the world’s most famous clubhouse. Every year on St Andrews Day (30th November), the Royal and Ancient Clubhouse opens its doors to the public. It is free to enter and there are club members on hand to&helli
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
AIG Women’s Open 2024 is a short golf blog post that looks at the largest tournament on the Women’s Calendar. The Women’s Scottish Open is now over and all eyes turn to the AIG Women’s Open in St Andrews. This year the tournament returns to the ‘Home of Golf’ for
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 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 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 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
150th Open Events is a short golf blog post that takes a look at the most eagerly awaited golf tournament in 2022. The run up to this golf tournament has been amazing. There have been so many events in and around the city of St Andrews in the last few months. The R&A Celebration of… Read more
