The new rules are almost upon us and I came across a video that will see if you are ready for the new changes. It is, of course, unofficial but lots of fun. So, take a look at this 30 second video and see how many of the 2016 rules are broken. I am interested to hear what you have to say. I will post the your answers after Christmas. Continue reading
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Golf Rule Number 11 – Teeing Ground
Knowing and understanding the rules of golf is important. As I work through my Golf Canada Level 11 officials course, Rule 11 caught my attention and I wanted to revisit it. The infographic below sums up most of the pertinent information, but there were a couple of other instances that caught my eye when reading the rules material. So, let’s get started! Continue reading
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
Two New Golf Rule Changes for 2018
New rule changes affecting your score!
The governing bodies of golf have finally made two good rule decisions I can get behind. Some pundits feel that the changes will empower the players to cheat, but I say that it forces professionals to play to the level of integrity we expect as viewers. These two rule changes will make pundits take sides and I choose the side of good riddance.
My Worst Golf Hole, Ever!
We have all had bad golf holes. I mean really bad holes. Usually a high golf score is the result of poor play and penalty strokes. Through the years, I have had my share of bad holes and fortunately a snow man is the most I shoot. However, I cannot say that this was always the case. Continue reading
The Grateful Golfer 