There is a term in the Rules of Golf that might seem self-explanatory, but when you read the fine print, it comes with some latitude in how it's applied. The term is "fairly taking a stance." Astute ...

There is a phrase in the Rules of Golf that is important to remember and apply when you can't see where your ball came to rest—it's "known or virtually certain." The phrase is the benchmark that must ...

The Rules of Golf are tricky! Thankfully, we’ve got the guru. Our Rules Guy knows the book front to back. Got a question? He’s got all the answers. Every week, GOLF’s resident rules expert answers all ...

Almost every golfer has an opinion on The Rules of Golf, particularly the rules that they would want to change... It can seem ...

While it might be at least five years before the new balls become the ones you play, you might have some questions about the balls you currently carry in your bag. For example, who among us hasn't ...

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There are tons of different golf rules out there, many of which can be confusing AF for any level of player, not just beginner golfers. From the most absurd, like the Water Bottle Rule, to the most ...