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Identify your golf ball

Can I turn my club into a cue to get out of trouble?

Rules of Golf

By Steve Carroll | Feb 10, 2026

Read full article Can I turn my club into a cue to get out of trouble?
ball out of bounds

Another group returned my ball as I was about to drop – is it lost?

Rules of Golf

By Steve Carroll | Jan 28, 2026

Read full article Another group returned my ball as I was about to drop – is it lost?
golf handwarmers

Can I use handwarmers to heat up my golf ball?

Rules of Golf

By Steve Carroll | Jan 19, 2026

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golf club test

Should you have to take a test to get out on the golf course?

Rules of Golf

By Steve Carroll | Jan 12, 2026

Read full article Should you have to take a test to get out on the golf course?
identify your golf ball

A ball knocks yours off the green – where do you have to play it?

Rules of Golf

By Steve Carroll | Jan 9, 2026

Read full article A ball knocks yours off the green – where do you have to play it?
embedded ball

The embedded ball ruling that drives tour players mad – and what’s changing

Rules of Golf

By Steve Carroll | Jan 8, 2026

Read full article The embedded ball ruling that drives tour players mad – and what’s changing
who will win the open

Has Shane Lowry’s Open penalty sparked a rule change?

Rules of Golf

By Steve Carroll | Jan 6, 2026

Read full article Has Shane Lowry’s Open penalty sparked a rule change?
GolfBuddy GB Laser Atom rangefinder review

Can I reveal yardages to my playing partners – even if they don’t ask?

Rules of Golf

By Steve Carroll | Dec 3, 2025

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ball marker rules

Can I place a marker in front of my ball?

Rules of Golf

By Steve Carroll | Nov 28, 2025

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golf flagstick rule

Can I shift a removed flagstick if my ball is going to hit it?

Rules of Golf

By Steve Carroll | Nov 25, 2025

Read full article Can I shift a removed flagstick if my ball is going to hit it?
golf ball marker rule

My ball rolled into the hole after I lifted my marker – does it count?

Rules of Golf

By Steve Carroll | Nov 21, 2025

Read full article My ball rolled into the hole after I lifted my marker – does it count?
fairway mats rules

Can I use a putter from a fairway mat?

Rules of Golf

By Steve Carroll | Nov 18, 2025

Read full article Can I use a putter from a fairway mat?
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