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Clarifications of the Rules of GolfUpdated July 1, 2025 New additions will normally be updated on a quarterly basis each January, April, July, and October and the next quarterly update will be in ...
Rule 16 - Relief from Abnormal Course Conditions (Including Immovable Obstructions), Dangerous Animal Condition, Embedded Ball Purpose of Rule: Rule 16 covers when and how you may take free relief by ...
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The USGA's new Rules of Golf will go into effect on January 1, 2023. Explore additional resources on these changes here.
From inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open items to pants worn by legendary champion Gary Player, the USGA Museum acquired a plethora of top artifacts in the past year.
A new USGA App developed by corporate partner Deloitte will now provide enhanced user experiences for all USGA championships and Cup competitions.
Sand Valley Resort, in Nekoosa, Wis., has been selected by the USGA to host four future amateur championships, starting with the 2026 U.S. Mid-Amateur.
Major ChangesThe following are the main changes to the Rules of Golf that took effect on January 1, 2019. The items covered on this page are organized into nine categories. Within each individual item ...
World Handicap System resources dedicated to the 2024 revision.
New USGA research, combined with a growing effort by golf facilities, reveals a formula for an improved golfer experience.
New technology to the USGA's GHIN mobile app has brought a wealth of new features to help golfers in a variety of areas, including GPS features for thousands of courses.
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