The new rules of golf starting in January 2019 are finally released. There are over 35 different rule changes and most of those will have a direct impact on your game. It is important to know these new rules before they come to fruition because if you are playing with someone who knows them, it might save or worse cost you strokes. Continue reading
Rules
Golf Rule 23-1: Loose Impediments
Knowing the rules of golf could result in a hole in one; only if you understand and apply them properly. This famous picture has made its way around the social media circles recently with the question if the ball is in the hole or not.
In the hole or not? Knowing the rules of golf could result in a hole in one!
As a fledgling rules official, I thought I would give it a try. Continue reading
Lexi Thompson and Golf Rules
Rules of Golf
Lexi Thompson made the news again on the weekend by being awarded a two-stroke penalty for moving a sign that was considered an immovable object. This seems rather strange that someone of her calibre and knowledge would make such a rookie mistake.
It just goes to show you that knowing the rules of golf are critical to being successful on the links. Unfortunately for Thompson. this mistake has garnered more media attention and I am not sure it is entirely her fault this time. Continue reading
Level 1 Rules Course Complete!
I successfully passed the Level 1 Rules Course from Golf Canada. As stated in earlier posts, I made it a goal for 2018 to complete the Level 2 Rules course in order to improve my understanding of all things golf.
Being a rules official during tournaments is a goal of mine and I am well on my way to achieving it. Now I have to register for the Level 2 course and from the looks of things, it will be a bit more challenging. Continue reading
Learning the Rules of Golf
I have decided to become a golf rules official. I figure after all these years of learning and reading about golf, this is the next step in my education. Currently, I would assess my knowledge as better than the average, however I feel I am lacking in knowledge somehow. So, in 2018, I have decided to achieve the Level 2 Rules Official from Golf Canada. Continue reading
The Grateful Golfer 