Tag Archives: Golf Rules
USGA Announces Rules Changes Effective in 2023
From USGA.org The USGA and The R&A unveiled a regular update to the Rules of Golf as they continue to make the Rules easier to understand and apply. The new Rules will go into effect on January 1, 2023. The 2023 edition continues the modernization process, with an emphasis on both inclusion and sustainability. For […]
HOW IS ‘THE PENALTY AREA’ DEFINED?
By Mitch Moon With the most recent changes to the Rules of Golf by the United States Golf Association, those ponds, creeks and other water related obstacles, that golfers find occasionally on a golf course and formerly called hazards, are now referred to as penalty areas. The new definition refers to, “Any body of water […]
‘Own The Spot’ On The Putting Green
By Mitch Moon It’s important to know how to properly mark your golf ball on the green, especially after Keegan Bradley’s costly error at THE PLAYERS Championship last month. During the second round, Keegan Bradley was assessed a two-stroke penalty for playing from the wrong place on the putting green. There is a common […]
A Required Mulligan
By The Rules Guy, Richard Todd The two major mantras, when it comes to golf are: Play the ball as it lies and always Play by the rules. But did you know there is such a thing as a legal Mulligan? Jesper Parnevik found out the hard way. It’s not always obvious, however, how […]
NOT SO NEW Golf Rules
By Richard Todd As I came out of the barber shop this week a friend shouted, “Just who I wanted to see. What gives with the tour players putting with the flagstick in the cup?” He, like many other golfers, are just now catching on that there are some rule changes that […]
Practice Facility Do’s & Don’ts
By Richard Todd, The Golf Rules Guy The golf season is beginning for those in the northern states, which means many golfers will spend time on ‘the range’, possibly even more than on an actual course. While most golfer’s etiquette on the links may be impeccable, that may not be true on the practice […]
Competition and Golfing Groups
By Richard Todd, The Golf Rules Guy Last year 62% of golfers played in some type of competitive round, according to the National Golf Foundation (NGF). That’s not to say they were playing for million-dollar purses, or in front of crowded grandstands, but it does mean they were competing against other golfers in adherence to […]
Caddie Assistance Rules Are in the News
By Richard Todd With the new USGA Golf Rules that went into effect January 1, 2019 and the recent rulings about professional caddies standing behind their player, Ohio Golf Journal’s Golf Rules expert, Richard Todd explains the new rule. A caddie has great knowledge of the course and can help your round be […]
New Golf Rules Seminars
With the new Rules of Golf going into effect January 1, 2019, you may want to brush up on these changes by attending one of the many Golf Rules Seminars being held around the state. Miami Valley Golf Association will be conducting four Rules Seminars: Saturday, Jan. 19th Dayton CC 10am – Noon Saturday, Mar. 9th NCR CC 10am […]
New Golf Rules for 2019
USGA’s new golf rules go into effect January 1. These changes were meant to help speed up the game and make it fair for every golfer. To assure you know the changes and understand how they may affect your game, visit the USGA website: http://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/rules-hub/rules-modernization/major-changes/major-changes.html Plus, the Northern Ohio Golf Association, Ohio Golf Association, Miami […]