by Erik J. Barzeski | Dec 17, 2018 | General Rules
In my opinion, this is one of the best Rules changes made for 2019, and it will eliminate a lot of confusion over how and where to drop and, more importantly, when a re-drop is required, and when placing becomes mandatory. In 2018 and before, a player when taking...
by Erik J. Barzeski | Dec 16, 2018 | General Rules
Dustin Johnson’s ball moved, and the golf world erupted in controversy. In 2018 and before, in the absence of a Local Rule modifying 18-2, if a player (or opponent) accidentally caused the player’s ball to move anywhere on the course, there was often a...
by Erik J. Barzeski | Dec 13, 2018 | General Rules
When the USGA and R&A released the first draft of the proposed rules many many months ago, they included a provision to have fixed distances for measuring drop zones. Rather than use club lengths, golfers were going to have to measure out 40 inches, or 80 inches,...
by Erik J. Barzeski | Dec 12, 2018 | General Rules
Rule 1 has always established the basis by which the game of golf is played. Broken down into four parts (1-1 General, 1-2 Exerting Influence on Movement of Ball or Altering Physical Conditions, 1-3 Agreement to Waive Rules, 1-4 Points Not Covered by Rules), two of...
by Erik J. Barzeski | Dec 11, 2018 | General Rules
In 2018 and earlier, the Rules of Golf required that players play without “undue delay.” Rule 6-7 read as follows: The player must play without undue delay and in accordance with any pace of play guidelines that the Committee may establish. Between...
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