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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 of Golf Review: He pumped two OB, picked up and wants a 6 for the hole. What should his real score be?

There's your score, and then there's your score for handicap purposes. Here's the difference and how to calculate them both ...
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Rules Guy: Is it against the rules to use a weighted club?

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. A playing partner carries a training aid — a ...
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Rules of Golf Review: If I play this shot left-handed instead of right-handed, I'm stepping on a sprinkler head. Can I get relief?

There's something really satisfying about applying the Rules of Golf to gain an advantage. Want an example? Before winning the 2025 U.S. Open, J.J. Spaun was a contender at the Players Championship in ...
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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 ...