Double jeopary applies on course, too
A competitor in a women’s event at a small club in Texas took several practice swings in an area defined… Read more »
So. Cal. Golf Assoc.
Clarifying options for ball unplayable
Knowing all your options, and picking the right one, when you declare your ball unplayable can make a big difference in… Read more »
Player must be virtually certain of ball’s location
A player may not assume his ball is in a water hazard simply because there is a possibility that there… Read more »
What constitutes fairly taking stance
The rules say that a player must not improve or allow to be improved the position or lie of his… Read more »
There’s better way to set pin locations
There may have been times where you might have walked off a green and asked, ”What crazy person put the pin… Read more »
‘Tee It Forward’ can make game more fun
Having championed the idea for many years, especially as I grew older, I definitely agree that more golfers would enjoy… Read more »
Ball moving rule may be revised
I’m glad to hear that the rules makers are considering modifying Rule 18-2b: “Ball moving after address” when changes are… Read more »
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 »
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 »
