See same entry under Golfers Requiring Canes and Crutches. See same entry under Golfers Requiring Canes and Crutches for considerations regarding this Rule. In addition, it would be permissible for a ...

After selecting a gender and entering a golfer's Total 7-iron Hitting Distance (including bounce and roll), the user will provide a course configuration by entering the number of par 3, par 4 and par ...

If a playoff is not feasible or desired, the Terms of the competition may specify that any ties will be decided by matching scorecards. Even when the winner of a competition is to be decided by a ...

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

Within the United States, scores will be identified with the letter designations below. These can be used to help identify the format of play, where a round was played and other details about the ...

This USGA Green Section Collection contains articles, videos and infographics related to the care and maintenance of golf course practice facilities. These materials will help superintendents provide ...

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 ...

The authorized golf association having jurisdiction in an area is responsible for declaring the duration of any inactive season. Any non-member club of an authorized golf association must observe any ...

The Equipment Database identifies golf balls and clubs that have been submitted and evaluated for conformance to the Rules of Golf by the United States Golf Association and/or The R&A. 3) Clubs ...

Q. I played a ball that is not mine – what do I do? A. In match play, you incur a loss of hole penalty. In stroke play, you get a two-stroke penalty and must correct your mistake by playing your ball ...

How the WHS™ Works - Soft Cap & Hard Cap Poster - Capping Excessive Increases in Handicap Index® FAQ - Is there a limit on how much my Handicap Index can increase? FAQ - What is my Low Handicap Index™ ...

The USGA is the game's governing body, dedicated to serving all golfers. The association is proud to include more than 8,000 country clubs, public, daily-fee and municipal golf courses, qualified ...