Rules Guy: Can I draw a target line in the dew?
Are you allowed to draw a target line in the morning dew? Our expert has the answer.
Rules Rules Guy: Can a ball be considered lost in a Ground Under Repair area?
What happens if you lose a ball in a Ground Under Repair (GUR) area, and you can’t find it? Our expert has the answer.
Rules Rules Guy: Is asking whether or not to move a mark considered advice?
When — if ever — is asking whether or not to move a ball mark considered advice? Our expert has the answer.
Rules Rules Guy: Can I adjust poorly placed tee markers before a tournament begins?
If you notice that tee markers are poorly placed, are you allowed to adjust their position before play begins? Our expert has the answer.
Rules Rules Guy: Can I use another player’s club during a round?
Are you allowed to use another player’s club during a round? What if it happens to be during match play? Our expert has the answer.
Rules Rules Guy: Can I tighten the screws on my adjustable driver during a round?
What do you do if the screws on your adjustable driver become loose during a round? Our rules expert has the answer.
Rules Rules Guy: Can you be penalized for leaving your ball in the hole?
What happens when you leave your ball in the hole, and it causes another ball to pop out? Are you penalized? Our expert has the answer.
Rules 9 *other* ways the new rules will help you save strokes
Putting with the flagstick in isn’t the only way to use the 2019 rules updates to your advantage. Here are some other potential stroke-savers.
Instruction Rules Guy: Can I mark the ball of a player who hit into me and is in the way?
What happens when a player behind hits into you, and the ball is in your way? Do you have to wait for the player to mark it? Rules Guy has the answer.
Instruction Rules Guy: How do I handle a buried lie in the bunker?
Are you allowed to dig in the sand to identify a buried ball? And what if your club gets stuck in the sand during a stroke?
