My Playing Partner Repaired An Old Hole Plug On The Line Of Their Putt And Tapped It Down. Is That A Penalty?: You can repair pitch marks on the putting green, but what about an old hole that has been plugged? Can you do anything about it? #GolfRules #GolfTips
If you treat OB like a penalty area, your scorecard will file a complaint.
Out of Bounds vs Penalty Areas explained (plain English + what to do next time).
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Rules Guy: Taking my stance made my ball move in a bunker. What now?: What do you do if your ball plugs in a bunker and taking your stance causes it to move? Rules Guy has the answer.
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Can A Playing Partner Shield You With An Umbrella While You Putt?: Is it within the Rules for a playing partner or anyone else to hold a brolly over your head while you make a stroke at the golf ball? #GolfRules #GolfTips
Penalty Areas Made Simple — where to drop, what it costs, and how to stop turning one splash into a snowman.
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Question: do you actually know the difference… or are we all vibes-based?
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Rules Guy: Playing preferred lies, can I place my ball in first cut instead of fairway?: When playing preferred lies, is it legal to place your ball in the first cut when you've landed in the fairway? Rules Guy has the answer.
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My Club Just Touched The Ground In A Penalty Area During A Practice Swing. What Is The Ruling?: Is there a penalty for touching your club on the ground in a penalty area during a practice swing… Or at any other time for that matter? #GolfRules #PenaltyArea
Rules Guy: Is it legal to play a ball with no identifying markings?: Is it permissible to play a ball that doesn't have a visible brand name or any identifying markings? Rules Guy has the answer.
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I Just Moved My Ball With My Club While Looking For It. Should I Be Penalised?: If you’re searching for your ball in the rough with a club and you move it while you’re doing that, are you in line to incur a penalty? #GolfRules #GolfEtiquette
I Just Tapped In My Putt While Holding The Flagstick. Is That A Penalty Shot?: If you pull out the flagstick with one hand before tapping the ball in while still holding it, are you penalised under the Rules of Golf? #GolfRules #PenaltyShot
6 rules changes the PGA Tour is enacting in 2026 (and what triggered them): The PGA Tour shared several rules changes with its players on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about why the rules have been modified.
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Rules Guy: Can you remove a ball from a plugged lie in a bunker to identify it?: If your ball ends up in a plugged lie in the sand, can you remove it to identify it? Rules Guy has the answer.
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The year's most-read rules question involved where to stand when someone's putting: The most-read rules question of 2025 involved a relatively mundane topic: Is it legal to stand directly behind someone when they're putting?
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The simple ball-drop rule not every golfer knows: The procedure for taking a drop is designed to be simple. But what happens when there's a wrinkle? This video explains.
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The craziest free drop you’ve ever seen? This rules video explains it: The more familiar you are with the Rules of Golf, the better you can use them to your advantage — sometimes in the most surprising ways.
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Rules Guy: How does a Local Rule become a universal rule?: If the R&A, PGA Tour and LPGA Tour acknowledge and use a Local Rule, how does it become a universal rule? Rules Guy has the answer.
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If You Run Out Of Golf Balls, Are You Disqualified?: What do you do if you’re having a wild day on the links and you lose every ball in your bag? Is that it… Is your race run? #GolfRules #GolfTips
12 costly and controversial golf rules scenarios from 2025 season: From cheating accusations to career-changing violations and beyond, here are the most costly, controversial and downright strange rules scenarios of the 2025 pro golf season.
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Rules Guy: Can you test out a potential ricochet shot before actually hitting it?: If you find yourself with a possible ricochet, is it permissible to test the ball's bounce before hitting the shot? Rules Guy has the answer.
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Can You Put A Leaf On The Line Of Your Putt As A Target?: If you have a long-range putt and there are leaves on the green, can you use one as a target? Can you place one as a target? #Golf #GolfRules
Diary Of A Secret Club Golfer: I Think Every Club Golfer Should Have To Pass A Rules Exam: The lack of understanding of the Rules of Golf at most clubs across this country is incredible and the Secret Club Golfer thinks something should be done... #GolfRules #ClubGolf
Rules Guy: Is there a rule against playing music on the course?: Is it always legal to play music on the golf course, and are there any rules that regulate music? Rules Guy has the answer.
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Are You Allowed To Putt With Any Club In The Bag?: If your putter is misbehaving or has gone over your knee, can you use another club to putt with? Can you use any other club to putt with? #GolfRules #GolfTips
Hideki Matsuyama Involved In Bizarre Rules Incident After His Golf Ball Is Run Over By Cart At Hero World Challenge: The Japanese player found his ball in an unusual lie thanks to a golf cart during the second round of the Hero World Challenge #HidekiMatsuyama #GolfRules
Rules Guy: My divot stopped a ball in motion. Is that a penalty?: What do you do if your flying divot ends up colliding with your ball and stopping it from rolling? Rules Guy has the answer.
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Are The Rules Of Golf Too Confusing?: Neil Tappin asks, are the rules of golf too confusing? And lays out the simple but equally compelling arguments for and against #GolfRules #Golf
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 explain the process. #Golf #GolfRules
Rules Guy: Is batting away range balls on the course considered practice?: If you see range balls on the course, is it considered practice to bat them away? Rules Guy has the answer.
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My Ball Came To Rest On The White Out Of Bounds Line. Is It In Or Out?: If you find your ball on the out of bounds line, can you play on, or are you facing a long walk back? We have the answer here. #GolfRules #OutOfBounds
