Resident Rules of Golf expert Fergus Bisset joins Golf Monthly editor Neil Tappin to discuss the situations where the Rules ...

The Rules of Golf specify when (and why) removing sticks, leaves, etc. is allowed without being hit with a penalty ...

The following scene happens every October. The names may or may not be changed in order to protect the individuals. "During play of the [specify hole number], any ground with temporary accumulations ...

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 ...

In a rare hot-mic moment on the PGA Tour, we got to watch and listen as Justin Thomas tried to avoid a penalty for accidentally moving his ball in a waste area during the third round of the RBC ...

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Rare is the golfer who doesn’t follow the Rules of Golf, but to what degree varies from match to match and foursome to foursome. Whereas one golfer might subscribe to first-tee mulligans, another ...

The Ryder Cup is one of golf’s most celebrated events, but unlike traditional tournaments, its format is unique. The 24-player competition between the United States and Europe unfolds over three days ...

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Twenty minutes, dissecting a tenth-of-a-second sequence, to determine if a ball had shifted two dimples. The verdict would decide not just a two-stroke penalty but whether ...

The global AI in sports market reached USD 1.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 14.7 percent through 2034. Golf, due to its individual structure and technical ...

Veteran golf caddies share the most important unwritten golf rules for all players. Key advice: Avoid unwanted commentary, don't crowd lost ball searches, respect the course. Maintain pace-of-play by ...