The USGA Green Section explains how to properly repair ball marks.

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Playing at a better pace is not about hurrying up or rushing around the course. It is simply about being more efficient with your valuable time, as well as everyone else’s. Adopting this mindset – and ...

Host States and Clubs: 1895 to Present California (39 host sites, 94 championships) Pebble Beach G.L., Pebble Beach (14) 1929, 1947, 1961, 1999, 2018 Amateur 1940, 1948 Women’s Amateur 1972, 1982, ...

Q. May I touch the sand with my club when my ball is in a bunker? A. Touching the sand with your club immediately in front of or behind your ball, during a practice swing or during your backswing is a ...

Accidental movement of your golf ball during a round is one of many areas in the Rules that underwent a lot of player-friendly change in the new 2019 Rules. Still, some golfers may be confused about ...

What did you announce today and why is it so important? We’re updating the speeds used to test golf balls for the first time in 20 years. The game has evolved significantly during that time and it’s ...

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Below are common questions related to the reinstatement of a golfer’s amateur status. The Rules in their entirety, including Guidance Notes, can be found at www ...

Rules of Handicapping ...

Handicap allowances are designed to provide equity in different formats of play, over both 9 holes and 18 holes. The National Association is responsible for establishing handicap allowances, or it can ...