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Rules Guy: Can you take free swing relief from a ball washer?

If you find your swing impeded by a ball washer, are you allowed to take free relief? Rules Guy has the answer. The post Rules Guy: Can you take free swing relief from a ball washer? appeared first on Golf. If you find your swing impeded by a ball washer, are you allowed to take…

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Rules Guy: Is it against the rules to use a weighted club?

If you like to keep a weighted club in your bag for training purposes, is it legal to actually hit a shot with it? Rules Guy has the answer. The post Rules Guy: Is it against the rules to use a weighted club? appeared first on Golf. If you like to keep a weighted club…

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Rules Guy: Is it a penalty if you give the wrong information about which stroke you’re on?

If you give the wrong information about which stroke you’re on, do you have to take a penalty? Rules Guy has the answer. The post Rules Guy: Is it a penalty if you give the wrong information about which stroke you’re on? appeared first on Golf. If you give the wrong information about which stroke…

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Rules Guy: How long can you wait for a ball to drop in the hole in match play?

If your match play opponent concedes a putt that rolls to the hole’s edge, how long can you wait for it to drop in? Rules Guy has the answer. The post Rules Guy: How long can you wait for a ball to drop in the hole in match play? appeared first on Golf. If your…

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Why a ‘soft cap’ on your handicap index is nothing to be ashamed of

For golfers, a soft cap can seem like a badge of dishonor. But it’s not a punishment. It’s a handicapping safeguard designed to help reflect a player’s true ability. The post Why a ‘soft cap’ on your handicap index is nothing to be ashamed of appeared first on Golf. For golfers, a soft cap can…

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