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Rules Guy: How do I know if a Local Rule is in effect at my course?

The Rules of Golf are tricky! Thankfully, we've got the guru. Our Rules Guy knows the book front to back. Got a question? He's got all the answers. In a lot of your rulings, you refer to Local Rules ...
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Rules Guy: Is batting away range balls on the course considered practice?

The Rules of Golf are tricky! Thankfully, we’ve got the guru. Our Rules Guy knows the book front to back. Got a question? He’s got all the answers. My ball came to rest in the rough alongside the ...
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Rules Guy: My ball embedded in a bunker lip. Can I take free relief?

What do you do if your ball embeds in a bunker lip? Can you take free relief, or must you play it as it lies? Rules Guy has the answer. The post Rules Guy: My ball embedded in a bunker lip. Can I take ...
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Rules of Golf Review: You're playing a course at altitude. Can you use a calculator or smart phone during a round to figure out distance adjustments?

The BMW Championship, the second leg of the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup Playoff, is being held this week at Castle Pines Golf Club in Castle Rock, Colo. Aside from being among Golf Digest's 100 Greatest Golf ...
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Do “Winter Rules” Really Exist in the Rules of Golf?

This content was first published in Golf Journal, a quarterly print publication exclusively for USGA Members. To be among the first to receive Golf Journal and to learn how you can help make golf more ...