All material contained in this web site is exclusively owned and ed by the metropolitan golf association. If a player moves his or her ball in play in breach of rule 9. For the optimal experience we recommend you upgrade to windows 10 with microsoft edge or install one of the proposed browsers, or visit us on your mobile device. Standard for deciding whether the player caused his. The rules of golf for 2019 united states golf association. The major changes in the new rules of golf for 2019.
Since 1975, the united states golf association and the pga of america, working together to support the best interests of the game, have offered to the public a series of workshops on the rules of golf. It acts in the best interests of the game for the continued enjoyment of those who love and play it. Des moines corporate games revised 32020 golf four person best shot rules this tournament will be conducted in accordance with the united states golf association usga rules. Rule 1 introduces these central principles of the game for the player. Play from the relief area based on where your previous. The players edition of the rules of golf is the first of its kind. Learn more the usga promotes and conserves the true spirit of the game of golf as embodied in its ancient and honorable traditions. Play the course as you find it and play the ball as it lies. Rule 2 describes the basic things every player should know about the course. The equipment rules contain the comprehensive rules, specifications and guidelines to assist equipment manufacturers and designers, tournament officials, players and other interested parties in understanding and applying the rules relating to clubs, balls, devices and other equipment. The first tee shot of a round is always daunting, even for seasoned golfers, so make sure you tee up between and behind the front of the.
The usga promotes and conserves the true spirit of the game of golf as embodied in its ancient and honorable traditions. Within each individual item, you will find the main reasons for the change as well as any relevant resources. This is the home page for all of the information you need about the rules of golf, including the new rules that officially go into effect on jan. The following are the main changes to the rules of golf that took effect on january 1, 2019. Click here to view a pdf of the new rules of golf for 2019. The updates contained in the 2019 rules are the result of the rules. Explanation for each major change in the new rules of. List of conforming golf balls local rule as prescribed in section 8 of the committee procedures is in effect. Waiving rule the ommittee must establish the conditions under which a competition is to be played.
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