The Etiquetteist: 9 putting-green rules you absolutely must follow
The unwritten rules of golf are endless, including when you’re warming up to play. Here are nine commandments for the putting green.
Rules Rules Guy: Can my playing partner block the sun for me if I’m blinded on the green?
What do you do when the sun blinds you and you can’t see the the hole? Can a playing partner block the sun for you? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules Rules Guy: If I accidentally hit my partner’s ball and he hits mine, do we both take a penalty?
What happens when both you and your partner hit each other’s ball? Do you both have to take a penalty? What is there’s a wager involved? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules Rules Guy: What happens if your shot lands back on your clubface?
What do you do when your shot pops up and lands back on your clubface? Do you have to take a penalty? Rules Guy has the answer.
Rules Masters 2019: Why are players putting with the pin in at the Masters?
A new change to the Rules of Golf allows players to leave the pin in when they’re putting from on the green. Here’s the new flagstick rule.
Rules New USGA rule change allows players to replace broken clubs damaged (but not cracked!) during round
As if the new rules haven’t disrupted golf enough, a brand-new local rule is bringing more change to the game. But this one has Tour pro support.
Rules LPGA pro makes 10 after costly rules penalty at ANA Inspiration
Sei Young Kim made a 10 on No. 18 Thursday, thanks in part to a penalty that’s new this year under the updated Rules of Golf.
Rules Is this embedded ball a hole-in-one? A comprehensive investigation (and multi-part answer)
This mind-bending photo had everybody asking: Is a ball embedded in the side of the cup a hole in one? We tracked down the answer.
Rules Rules Guy: If my club breaks on my downswing, does it count as a stroke?
What do you do if your club snaps during your downswing? Do you have to count the stroke? Our expert has the answer.
Rules Rules Guy: If a two-way chipper is illegal, why is a Bulls Eye putter permissible?
If a two-way chipper is considered illegal, how can players get away with putting both right-and left-handed with a Bulls Eye putter?
