Be careful where you tee off
The teeing ground extends from a straight line between the front of the two markers to two club lengths behind… Read more »
Long Island Golf Assoc.
When it’s OK to touch sand in a bunker
There is a time when you can actually touch the sand in a bunker, even with your hand or a… Read more »
Towel on leg OK around cactus
Playing in Arizona, I ended up out in the desert—another errant tee shot—and I found that my ball was very… Read more »
DQ can be waived for late video evidence
Hats off to the United States Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club for going ahead and making… Read more »
How to determine nearest point of relief
When you find your golf ball on a cart path, don’t just automatically pick it up. Leave it where it… Read more »
Damaged club could result in disqualification
Playing with a club that has been damaged can result in a disqualification as Anthony Kim found out playing in… Read more »
Clearing up rules questions for career round
A 14-handicapper friend of mine played a most extraordinary round of golf. Having never broken 80, he shot a… Read more »
Where should rakes be placed?
I recall playing in a tournament where my fellow competitor twice saw his drives headed for fairway bunkers stay out… Read more »
Rules Reminder: Put That Ball Marker Back Correctly
It seems innocent enough. Another player asks you to move your marker to one side since it is in the… Read more »
