Golf Rules
Read up on classic golf rules and discover the newest regulations with Golf Monthly - or simply settle a argument about the most obscure rules in the game.
Make the correct decisions on the golf courses with these handy golf rules - explained so that you can understand them easily, and with insight from professional players and leading Golf Monthly authors.
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2023 Rules Of Golf Updates: Everything You Need To Know
In this article and accompanying video we highlight and discuss the 2023 Rules of Golf updates you most need to know about
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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Rules of Golf: Identifying Your Ball
Jeremy Ellwood highlights how to go about identifying your golf ball when the need arises to stay the right side of the Rules
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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Can You Play From Another Green?
Hitting a full shot from another green would clearly be bad for the course, but what about a putt? Jeremy Ellwood explains the 'do's and don'ts' of 'wrong greens'...
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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Rules of Golf: The Teeing Area
Jeremy Ellwood explains what the Rules mean by 'teeing area' and what happens if you inadvertently play from beyond its boundaries
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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Rules Of Golf: Unplayable Ball In Bunker
Unplayable ball in bunker? Jeremy Ellwood looks at what you can and can't do if you decide it would be impossible or unwise to play it
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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What Is The Maximum Number Of Strokes Per Hole In Golf?
We explain how there is a huge difference in how the maximum number of strokes per hole are calculated for medal and handicap purposes
By Mark Townsend • Published
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Golf Tech... Rules Every Golfer Needs To Know!
We explain how the golf tech rules govern what you can and can't do with certain bits of equipment out on the course
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published
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Can You Play The Course Before A Competition?
Are you allowed to go out on a scouting mission with your clubs before you play a competitive round?
By Fergus Bisset • Published
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7 Surprising Golf Rules That Could Catch You Out
We take a look at a selection of perhaps surprising golf rules that could just trip you up out on the course
By Jeremy Ellwood • Published