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The 2×2 rule is a Local Rule that provides relief from sprinkler heads and other immovable obstructions when certain conditions are met. If the R&A, PGA Tour and LPGA Tour acknowledge and use the 2×2 ...

Here is an explanation of the "leaf rule," also known as Model Local Rule F-14. Understanding it can help save you during fall golf season. The post The ‘leaf rule,' explained: How it can help save ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There’s no denying that golf’s rule book is a significant tome. The Official Guide to the Rules of Golf – the one that contains ...

In stroke play, there is no penalty for playing out of order and it's encouraged by the rules makers if it speeds up play.

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When playing lift, clean and place, is it legal to roll your ball into your preferred lie with your club? Rules Guy has the answer. The post Rules Guy: When playing lift, clean and place, can you use ...

There’s no denying that golf’s rule book is a significant tome. The Official Guide to the Rules of Golf – the one that contains Clarifications, Committee Procedures and Model Local Rules – stretches ...