by Doug Howell | Jan 28, 2019 | Rules Events
This past weekend, Hatong Li was penalized two strokes under Rule 10.2b(4) on the 18th green at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic: @EuropeanTour this is a marginal interpretation of the new Rule 10.2b @haotong_li good playing. pic.twitter.com/jNxT0aokxj — Brian...
by Doug Howell | Dec 31, 2018 | General Rules
In 2018 and before: If the ball was moved by any player, caddie or outside agency (such as an animal, spectator or moving object) it must be replaced on its original spot. If however the ball was moved by wind, water or other natural forces (including when the ball...
by Doug Howell | Dec 27, 2018 | General Rules
The rule(s) concerning Water Hazards and Lateral Water Hazards have often been charged with being too complicated. A strict prohibition on certain actions has never been really practical, so a series of exceptions had to be made. You can find these in Rule 13-4, Rule...
by Doug Howell | Dec 23, 2018 | General Rules
Historically, a player may change a damaged ball if it was “out of shape.” The USGA and R&A say there is no longer a good reason to allow substitution for a ball in play in that condition because: The construction and composition of modern golf balls...
by Doug Howell | Dec 19, 2018 | General Rules
In 2018, Rule 25 allows relief for a ball embedded in its own pitch mark when the ball is embedded in grass cut to fairway height or lower through the green. However a Committee may adopt a Local Rule that extends this relief to a ball embedded anywhere outside a...
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