brownsucrose asked:


regarding White out of bounds stakes or Red hazard stakes, does the ball need to be fully beyond the inner part of partainging stakes on the OB Stakes and what about Hazard stakes?

Eric asked:


During a recent friendly round, a player hit his ball over a green into a large lateral hazard. There was no available drop point on the other side of the hazard (ie it was out of bounds). Is he allowed to drop on the near side of the hazard (closer to the green) as long as the ball itself is no closer to the actual pin from where it entered the hazard?

Iceman9662 asked:


Can they & do they use different balls for Driving, short game, putting?

BIGballa asked:


is it against the rule of golf to putt using ur putter like a pool stick?

jeff s asked:


match play. took one club length relief from ant pile where ball rested and declared to opponent I took unplayable lie and hit 2nd shot. When got on green opponent picked up my marker and said I lost hole because ball was not on ant pile. Doesn’t he incur a one stroke penalty for picking up my marker or is he conceding put in match play? Am I lying three for declaring it an unplayable lie?

Talisha asked:


What are some of the strategies or techniques used it golf?

What is the geographic origin and cultural background of golf?

bri asked:


I was playing 18 holes the other day at a local course and when I made the turn from #9 to hole #10 there was three groups waiting to tee of off . I was told that the starter told these groups to start on the back nine because the front nine was busy. There was no ranger at the tee box to let us play thru . should I have told the other groups that I was making the turn and cut in front of them ? I didn’t want to start a fight on the tee box .

expertvillage asked:

When playing golf, you can move loose impediments that interfere with your golf ball, stand or swings; learn more about official golf rules regarding loose impediments and what qualifies as an impediment in this free online golf rules video lesson.

Elementary rules of golf are not that hard to master, but they may seem out of reach if the game is completely new to you. Unlike other sports, golf does have some unsaid rules that, with their absence may not disqualify you, but practicing them makes you at ease on the course and with other players as well. The most basic rules concern themselves with behavior and conduct, and also with taking care of the course. This article will help any player feel more comfortable on the course, be it a player who needs to remind himself of these basic rules, or may be a player completely new to the game as well.

1. One round of the game consists of 18 holes that you need to finish within four hours
2. You are permitted to carry up to fourteen golf clubs in your kit bag. Carrying more may result in penalty.
3. Basic golf manners require that you allow the person before you to make a hit. You need to keep this in mind throughout the game all over the course. The player who is allowed to make the first hit is he who scored lowest on the previous hole.
4. Safety is always important. Before making your swing, make sure no one is standing right beside you, or in the area you are aiming at. A golf ball is very hard and could cause serious injury.

If you are a beginner to the game you need to be aware that you need to stay brisk and attentive on the course. You need to do your best to avoid slow play, which is a violation of the rules. Try these tips -

5. Before you begin the round, make sure you have all the required equipment in your golf bag. You will not have time to return for another club during play.
6. Do not try and practice on the course itself. The practice area is meant for this, or you could practice elsewhere.
7. Do not waste more than a few minutes looking for a mishit ball, its just not worth the time.
8. Do keep track of the pace of the golf players before and after you. If the group behind you is much faster than you, you could save them some frustration by letting them get ahead.
9. After you have done your putting, move out of the green immediately. This is not the area where you should hang around and look up the scores.

Following some of these basic rules and etiquette will not only improve your game, but will avoid frustrations. After all, you do need to feel welcome on a golf course, and not a pain in the wrong place.

By: Abhishek Agarwal

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Credit Expert asked:


Golf is all about honesty,integrity,fairness, patience, and persistence. How can the PGA allow him to play after all of his careless cheating? It will bring down the prestige of focused players that are more consistent. It will cheapen the sport, and the majors. I think he’ll be banned by the Master’s if he shows up. More than likely he will not qualify again for any tournament. I think he’ll just fade away. He earned his money, now its time to bail. No one wants to see him on a course now.