Understanding Pace of Play Video Series A six-part video series explaining how golfers and facilities alike can help improve golf's pace of play ...

When you hit a shot that you think might result in a lost ball or in your ball coming to rest out of bounds, you have the option of playing a provisional ball to save time.

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 ...

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Purpose of Rule: Rule 4 covers the equipment that players may use during a round. Based on the principle that golf is a challenging game in which success should depend on the player’s judgment, skills ...

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Video - Know Before You Play: What is a Score Differential™? Video - Frequency of Handicap Index® Revisions (Daily Updates) Video - Maximum Handicap Index Video - Post Your Score The Day You Play (Why ...

How does a piece of equipment get reviewed for conformance? Can I use a wrist brace or wrap to play during a round because of an arthritic or other medical condition?

Q. I have interference from a cart path, sprinkler head or other artificial object (immovable obstruction) – what are my options? A. You may either play your ball as it lies or take free relief. To ...