24 Sep 18
RULES THAT MAKE SENSE!
The Rules of Golf have been modernised, and made so much simpler to follow and adhere to. But they will become effective in January 2019. So now is the time to get your head around the changes, and familiarise yourself with them before they are introduced.
Captain Cal has drawn up this summary sheet to guide you through the major changes - so pick up your new Rules of Golf book from the Captain's table and start now!
To view the videos referred to below, click on this link New Rules of Golf These videos are brief, but well explained, very descriptive and most have excellent illustrative diagrams - well worth a look!
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Brief description of
rule change
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Rule number
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Video category
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Players Edition
illustrations
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Dropping height
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Rule 14.3b
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Video “Dropping and measuring”
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P. 80
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Relief area location and size
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Rule 17.1d
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Video “Dropping and measuring”
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P. 105-6
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Ball must come to rest in relief area
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Rule 14.3c
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Video “Dropping and measuring”
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P. 82
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Relief from penalty areas – lateral and back-on-a-line
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Rule 17.1d
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Video “Dropping and measuring”
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P. 105-6
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May take unplayable ball relief from bunker under 2 stroke penalty
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Rule 19.3
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Video “Areas of the course”
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P. 119
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May move loose impediments anywhere on the course (bunker, penalty
areas)
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Rule 15.1a
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Video “Areas of the course”
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May ground club in penalty areas
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Rule 17.1
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Video “Areas of the course”
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More specific
reference to grounding club in the full Rules of Golf
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May leave the flagstick in the hole when putting on the green
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Rule 13.2a
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Video “Areas of the course”
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May repair any damage on the putting green
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Rule 13.1c
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Video “Areas of the course”
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No penalty for accidentally moving ball while searching for it
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Rule 7.4b
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Video “Ball at rest”
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No penalty for ball hitting self, partner or equipment
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Rule 11.1a
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Video “Ball in motion”
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Time reduced to 3 min for search
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Rule 18.2a
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Relief rules
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No penalty for a double hit
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Rule 10.1a
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Video “Playing a ball”
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Touching the line of play on green
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Rule 10.2b
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Video “Areas of the
course”
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Changes to definitions or terminology
Water
hazards will be known as Penalty Areas
Through the
green will be known as
the General Area
Casual
Water will be known as Temporary Water
a 2 stroke penalty will be called a General Penalty
Brief description of rule change Rule number Video category Players Edition illustrations
Dropping height Rule 14.3b Video “Dropping and measuring” P. 80
Relief area location and size Rule 17.1d Video “Dropping and measuring” P. 105-6
Ball must come to rest in relief area Rule 14.3c Video “Dropping and measuring” P. 82
Relief from penalty areas – lateral and back-on-a-line Rule 17.1d Video “Dropping and measuring” P. 105-6
May take unplayable ball relief from bunker under 2 stroke penalty Rule 19.3 Video “Areas of the course” P. 119
May move loose impediments anywhere on the course (bunker, penalty areas) Rule 15.1a Video “Areas of the course”
May ground club in penalty areas Rule 17.1 Video “Areas of the course”
More specific reference to grounding club in the full Rules of Golf
May leave the flagstick in the hole when putting on the green Rule 13.2a Video “Areas of the course”
May repair any damage on the putting green Rule 13.1c Video “Areas of the course”
No penalty for accidentally moving ball while searching for it Rule 7.4b Video “Ball at rest”
No penalty for ball hitting self, partner or equipment Rule 11.1a Video “Ball in motion”
Time reduced to 3 min for search Rule 18.2a Relief rules
No penalty for a double hit Rule 10.1a Video “Playing a ball”
Touching the line of play on green Rule 10.2b Video “Areas of the course”
Changes in definitions or terminology:
Water hazards will be known as Penalty Areas
Through the green will be known as the General Area
Casual Water will be known as Temporary Water
a 2 stroke penalty will be called a General Penalty