One of the much-vaunted features of the new World Handicap System is its portability and the ability to play a round that counts at any course in the world. With the days counting down to the UK launch on November 2, clubs across the four nations are starting to release the charts that show how […] The post How will your handicap change from course to course under the World Handicap System? appeared first on National Club Golfer.
World Handicap System UK: It’s being launched in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland on 2nd November. How will it affect you? World Handicap System UK World Handicap System UK: Will My Handicap Go Up? Will your handicap go up on 2nd November when the World …Continue reading » This article World Handicap System UK: Will My Handicap Go Up? appeared first on Golf Monthly.
Despite the simplification of the Rules of Golf at the beginning of 2019, there are still some that leave us scratching our heads. And as I’ve passed the R&A’s level 2 rules exam with distinction, I am more than happy to help. Mike Bramham emailed me with a weird and wonderful query that quickly got my attention. […] The post Rules of Golf explained: A bird hit my club while I was taking a shot – does it count? appeared first on National Club Golfer.
A new universal system for calculating club golfers' handicaps is about to come into effect.
Despite the simplification of the Rules of Golf at the beginning of 2019, there are still some that leave us scratching our heads. And as I’ve passed the R&A’s level 2 rules exam with distinction, I am more than happy to help. Mike Ontiveros got in touch by email bidding to fry my brains with this poser: […] The post Rules of Golf explained: Can I switch hands to get free relief? appeared first on National Club Golfer.
What is the size of the golf ball and hole? Golf News Net
Here's how golf's updated rules affect your options when you land within the confines of a red or yellow penalty area. The post Rules Corner: Can you ground your club in a penalty area? appeared first on Golf.
Should you be disqualified for signing for the wrong score? National Club Golfer
Oh dear. You’re a bit wayward off the tee, your ball flies towards that big lake and you’ve seen the familiar splash that tells you your ball is sunk. How many times have you randomly walked off in the direction of the water, reached into your bag, and just dropped another ball into play? If […] The post How to properly take relief from a penalty area appeared first on National Club Golfer.
Rules Guy: When is a ball considered holed? Golf.com