A round must be played by the Rules of Golf to be acceptable for handicap purposes, subject to the following: (i) Organized Competitions. In a situation where a player is disqualified from a ...

The Rules of golf are comprehensive and it’s important for all players to have a good understanding of them in order to maintain the integrity of the game. Although most of the Rules are fairly ...

For an 18-hole score, if holes are closed on both the front 9 and the back 9, a Net Par will be used for the closed holes on ...

Rory McIlroy plays by the rules, but that doesn't mean he hasn't found himself in a handful of interesting rules dilemmas over the years—especially when standing in bunkers. You might recall his 2009 ...

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With the Ryder Cup likely on your mind (play begins Friday at Bethpage Black), now might be a good time to highlight some of the unique aspects of the Rules of Golf that only apply to match play.

Rules of Golf Rules Review: Can I place a club on the ground to help me line up a shot?

During the first round of the 2024 Players Championship, things came to a screeching halt on the seventh hole at TPC Sawgrass when Jordan Spieth debated the proper drop location for a hooked tee shot ...

A UPS driver was disqualified from U.S. Open final qualifying for failing to turn in his scorecard in a timely manner. / Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images It’s one of the ...