Purpose of Rule: Rule 17 is a specific Rule for penalty areas, which are bodies of water or other areas defined by the Committee where a ball is often lost or unable to be played. For one penalty ...

Welcome to the USGA Experience and World Golf Hall of Fame! Millions of visitors and thousands of locals are in the Pinehurst area every year to live, breathe and play the game in the Home of American ...

What did you announce today and why is it so important? We’re updating the speeds used to test golf balls for the first time in 20 years. The game has evolved significantly during that time and it’s ...

The Rules of Golf state: “The Committee is responsible for publishing on the scorecard or somewhere else that is visible (for example, near the first tee) the order of holes at which handicap strokes ...

See same entry under Golfers Requiring Canes and Crutches. See same entry under Golfers Requiring Canes and Crutches for considerations regarding this Rule. In addition, it would be permissible for a ...

The authorized golf association having jurisdiction in an area is responsible for declaring the duration of any inactive season. Any non-member club of an authorized golf association must observe any ...

Bob Jones won 5 U.S. Amateurs and 4 U.S. Opens in his storied career. Presented annually since 1955, the Bob Jones Award is the USGA's highest honor. The award recognizes an individual who ...

After selecting a gender and entering a golfer's Total 7-iron Hitting Distance (including bounce and roll), the user will provide a course configuration by entering the number of par 3, par 4 and par ...

Q. I played a ball that is not mine – what do I do? A. In match play, you incur a loss of hole penalty. In stroke play, you get a two-stroke penalty and must correct your mistake by playing your ball ...

How the WHS™ Works - Soft Cap & Hard Cap Poster - Capping Excessive Increases in Handicap Index® FAQ - Is there a limit on how much my Handicap Index can increase? FAQ - What is my Low Handicap Index™ ...

The Rules do not restrict an amateur golfer from entering into a contract or agreement and receiving financial compensation from that contract or agreement while an amateur golfer. However, anyone ...

A golf club, which may or may not be associated with a golf course or facility, is a group of at least ten active individual members on the handicap roster. A golf club is required to have a Handicap ...