Tag Archives: Rules

Golf’s ‘leaf rule’ is in full bloom, friends. Here’s what that means

Golf’s “leaf rule” is in full bloom as the year turns to fall. Here’s what that means, and here are a few other items to consider. The post Golf’s ‘leaf rule’ is in full bloom, friends. Here’s what that means appeared first on Golf. Golf’s “leaf rule” is in full bloom as the year turns…

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This Tour winner wants to keep two handicaps. Do the rules allow it?

Chris Kirk is a world-class right-handed golfer and also an excellent left-handed one, which has raised an interesting rules question. The post This Tour winner wants to keep two handicaps. Do the rules allow it? appeared first on Golf. Chris Kirk is a world-class right-handed golfer and also an excellent left-handed one, which has raised…

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Rules Guy: On a tap-in, my ball hit my foot. Is that a penalty?

What do you do if your ball accidentally hits your foot when you are tapping in on the green? Rules Guy has the answer. The post Rules Guy: On a tap-in, my ball hit my foot. Is that a penalty? appeared first on Golf. What do you do if your ball accidentally hits your foot…

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Rules Guy: Are putters allowed to exceed 48 inches in length?

The Rules of Golf say that a club’s length must not exceed 48 inches, but does that stipulation apply to putters too? The post Rules Guy: Are putters allowed to exceed 48 inches in length? appeared first on Golf. The Rules of Golf say that a club’s length must not exceed 48 inches, but does…

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Rules Guy: Is it legal to use a Stimpmeter to gauge the speed of the greens before playing?

Is it permissible to use a Stimpmeter to measure the speed of the greens before teeing off? Rules Guy has the answer. The post Rules Guy: Is it legal to use a Stimpmeter to gauge the speed of the greens before playing? appeared first on Golf. Is it permissible to use a Stimpmeter to measure…

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