Video: Hitting a provisional
A nice rules reminder video to end the week.
Courtesy of The Golf Show on FoxSports, here's Ossie Moore reminding us when you can decide to hit a provisional ball and the intricacies of clearing debris from the green.
More golf rulesThe sprinkler he...
What do you do if your ball splits in two?
A reader recently asked me what the ruling is if your golf ball splits in two? One piece sails in to a water hazard and the other piece lands in the fairway.
My first reaction was to question what standard of golf ball was being used as this very rare...
The problem with Padraig
Padraig Harrington gets DQ'd thanks to eagle-eye TV viewer
The evil golf television viewer bared it's teeth last week which saw Padraig Harrington disqualified from the European Tour event in Abu Dhabi. It was the second time this year a professional g...
Rules of Golf: Casual water in a bunker
The recent rains across Australia has seen many flooded golf courses and casual water in bunkers has been an issue. But what is the ruling if you find you ball in one?
Read more »
Rules of Golf: Ball Overhanging the Hole
There is a very specific golf rule which deals with a very specific situation; when your golf ball is overhanging the hole. How much time are you allowed to wait to see if it...
Visit Aussie Golfer for full story.
Can I practice my putting during a round?
You have just missed a four footer for par and you tap in for bogey. Are you allowed to practice the four footer before moving on to the next tee?
Yes, you can practice the putt. It is a golfing myth that seems to come up all too often, so let's g...
Rules of Golf: The Sprinkler Head
Your ball is just off the green and you would like to putt but a sprinkler head lies between your ball and the green. Are you entitled to relief as your ball will clearly hit the sprinkler head?
It...
Rules of Golf: Improving your line of play
Here, the boys from The Golf Show on FoxSports (hosted by Brett Ogle, Tuesdays 8:30pm) discuss the rules of golf relating to improving your line of play on the fairway and in a...
Appleby to read the local rules
The importance of reading the local rules for the golf course cannot be understated. Being aware of local rules concerning ground conditions, hazards and other scenarios can help your score. If...
Click title to read the full story at Aussie Gol...
Rules of Golf: Hitting the wrong ball
I'm always amazed how often someone hits the wrong golf ball so here is a good (if somewhat contrived) reminder of the penalty and correct procedure. Courtesy of the good folk at The Golf Show...
Click title to read the full story at Aussie Golfe...
Rock in a hard place
A bearded Robert Rock
The antiquated rules of golf reared its head yesterday when Enagland's Robert Rock found himself disqualified from the Irish Open after returning an incorrect scorecard.
Rock...
Click title to read the full story at Aussie Golfe...
R&A launch Rules of Golf iPhone app
True or False: A ball lies in a part of a tree overhanging a water hazard. The ball is in the water hazard? (Answer below)
The R&A have recently launched their official Rules of Golf iPhone...
Click title to read the full story at Aussie Golfer.
...
