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  1. 2023 Changes to the Rules of Golf - The Sand Trap .com

    Nov 7, 2022 · Full updates to the official Rules of Golf digital applications will be available starting on January 1. “The growing popularity of golf continues to guide our decision-making, and modernizing …

  2. Water in Bunker - Rules of Golf - The Sand Trap .com

    May 5, 2024 · So this situation happened. A bunker in front of the green was full of water. My ball was underwater in the very back of the bunker furthest from the green. There was a small patch on the …

  3. Can I Walk Down My Intended Putting Line? - Rules of Golf - The Sand ...

    Sep 7, 2020 · I have found I can walk down my putt line and let gravity pull me to get a sense for how my putt will break. I find it helps a lot, especially for lung putts with big breaks. Is this cheating? The …

  4. Local Rule, Drop Zone Across Water Hazard? - Rules of Golf - The Sand ...

    Aug 26, 2023 · They have the drop zone on the opposite side of the creek from the tee box. I am sure they do this to speed up play however, as I like to play by the USGA rules of golf, my question is, is …

  5. Rules of Golf - The Sand Trap .com

    Jul 7, 2025 · Rules of Golf Discuss all rules related topics here, whether they happen to you on a Tuesday or on the PGA Tour on Sunday.

  6. Should There Be a Local Rule Allowing a Provisional Ball to Be ...

    Jun 30, 2023 · You cannot, under the rules, take an unplayable and play the provisional. You have to go back to the tee and hit another ball. Personally, I wish there was a local rule to allow play from the …

  7. Rules for pin placement? - Rules of Golf - The Sand Trap .com

    Sep 2, 2008 · Just curious if there are certain rules for pin placement on the greens, or if the course is technically free to put the cup anywhere it desires. The reason I ask is that recently the pin position …

  8. When to re-tee when to drop - Rules of Golf - The Sand Trap .com

    Apr 15, 2014 · You are only required to re-tee in two instances. 1. If your shot goes outside of the course boundary (either defined by white boundary stakes or a boundary fence) & 2. If your ball is lost If you …

  9. Etiquette for Reporting Competitor's Wrong Score? - Rules of Golf

    Nov 22, 2021 · All Activity Home Forums The Clubhouse Rules of Golf Etiquette for Reporting Competitor's Wrong Score? Check out the Spin Axis Podcast!

  10. Using a Weighted Donut Between Shots - Rules of Golf - The Sand …

    Sep 27, 2020 · Using any type of golf training or swing aid (such as an alignment rod or a weighted headcover or “donut”) or a non-conforming club to make a practice swing or in any other way that …