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Rules of Golf

Explanation for Each Major Change in the Rules of Golf for 2019

For more information and additional resources in the form of papers, charts, and infographics which further explain golf’s new Rules, please visit USGA.org.

Rules of Golf Explained: Penalty Areas
Rules of Golf Explained: Bunkers

Rules of Golf Explained: Ball Lost or Out of Bounds

Rules of Golf Explained: Putting Green

Rules of Golf Explained: Playing the Course as You Find It

Rules of Golf Explained: Loose Impediments

Rules of Golf Explained: Flagstick

Rules of Golf Explained: Movable Obstructions

Golf’s New Rules: Driving the Game Forward

Rules of Golf Explained: Playing A Provisional Ball

Rules of Golf Explained: Nearest Point of Complete Relief

Rules of Golf Explained: Ball Unplayable

The 9: Discussing Golf’s New Rules