Rules of Golf

Here you will find everything you need to know about the Rules of Golf.

If you have any questions regarding the Rules of Golf, you can get in touch with our expert Steve Carroll, who has passed the R&A’s Level 2 Rules Exam with distinction, via email or on Twitter.

Latest Rules of Golf articles:

You won't believe the things referees look at before a big tournament

You won't believe the things referees look at before a big tournament

by Steve Carroll

My ball won't stay on its spot - what now?

My ball won't stay on its spot - what now?

by Steve Carroll

Can I be forced to play a provisional ball?

Can I be forced to play a provisional ball?

by Steve Carroll

My ball is embedded in the face of a bunker – can I take relief?

My ball is embedded in the face of a bunker – can I take relief?

by Steve Carroll

I've played the wrong ball in a pairs game - do we lose the hole?

I've played the wrong ball in a pairs game - do we lose the hole?

by Steve Carroll

You've misunderstood the 10-second rule - this is why

You've misunderstood the 10-second rule - this is why

by Steve Carroll

Should you be warned if you're about to break a rule?

Should you be warned if you're about to break a rule?

by Steve Carroll

Can a golf club make all flooded bunkers ground under repair?

Can a golf club make all flooded bunkers ground under repair?

by Steve Carroll

I was shaking a bush and my ball fell out – where do I play from?

I was shaking a bush and my ball fell out – where do I play from?

by Steve Carroll

Are you allowed to go back to get a club left on another hole?

Are you allowed to go back to get a club left on another hole?

by Steve Carroll