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You find your ball by standing on it – is that a two-shot penalty?

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Is there a limit to how deep a hole can be?

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I holed a shot with my provisional ball – does it count? 

Golfer walks away from a ball that's just by the hole | Source: Adobe Stock

My ball hit the bottom of the hole but bounced out – was it holed?

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My ball is covered in animal droppings – can I get relief?

SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Scottie Scheffler of the United States speaks to rules official on the 17th hole on day four of the The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 19, 2026 in Southport, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

I understand the Rules of Golf. That doesn’t mean I have to agree with them

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What is the general penalty in golf?

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Can you take relief from a staked tree in a penalty area?

Shaun Norris of South Africa reacts on the 1st green on day four of the Nexo Championship 2026 at Trump International Golf Links on August 23, 2026 in Balmedie, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker/Getty Images)

Why did this tour pro get a penalty for moving a divot?

Golfers pushing trolleys on a golf course | Source: Adobe Stock can I get relief if a trolley moves my ball

My playing partner ran over my ball with their trolley – am I allowed relief?

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I’m not sure if my ball moved – do I get a penalty?

Scottie Scheffler had an unfortunate break at the FedEx St Jude Championship | Source: Getty Images scottie scheffler hits sprinkler head

Can I get relief if my ball hits a sprinkler head?

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Shaun Norris of South Africa reacts on the 1st green on day four of the Nexo Championship 2026 at Trump International Golf Links on August 23, 2026 in Balmedie, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Parker/Getty Images)

Why did this tour pro get a penalty for moving a divot?

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Nothing riles fans more – but what exactly is anchoring?

Golfer walks away from a ball that's just by the hole | Source: Adobe Stock

My ball hit the bottom of the hole but bounced out – was it holed?

Staked trees bound by ribbon | Source: Adobe Stock

Can you take relief from a staked tree in a penalty area?

SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Scottie Scheffler of the United States speaks to rules official on the 17th hole on day four of the The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 19, 2026 in Southport, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

I understand the Rules of Golf. That doesn’t mean I have to agree with them

A golf ball lies in the hole | Source: Adobe Stock provisional ball

I holed a shot with my provisional ball – does it count? 

remove animal from golf ball

My ball is covered in animal droppings – can I get relief?

MALELANE, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 05: Golf balls are seen on the practice facilitates prior to the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek Country Club on December 05, 2023 in Malelane, South Africa. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images)

Can I get away with playing a ball that was out of bounds?

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Here’s everything you need to know about a plugged ball

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Why can we only carry up to 14 clubs?