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Rules Guy: When parts of the cart path are marked as a penalty area, can you still take free relief?

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. Our course has several spots where one edge of the ...
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My Playing Partner Said, “It’s Nearest Point Of Relief, Not Nicest Point Of Relief.” What Does That Mean?

When taking a free drop in various situations on the golf course, you’re looking for nearest, not nicest point of relief. We ...
Golf Digest

Rules of Golf Review: Can you get free relief from a sprinkler head on your line of play? Maybe (we'll explain)

Let's start with an absolute—golf courses need water. This is especially true of green complexes, where grass is cut to such short lengths that water is essential to keep them alive. You might take ...
GOLF.com

What are Local Rules, and why do they exist?

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 ensure a strong ...
Golf Digest

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 ...
Reuters

Alligator near your ball? AI rules expert at U.S. Open will tell you what to do

OAKMONT, Pennsylvania, June 13 (Reuters) - The rules of golf can be complex but at this week's U.S. Open an interactive artificial intelligence avatar is offering a glimpse into how golfers can get ...