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How to Handle a Rules Question Without Holding Up Your Group or Doubting Yourself
You know the feeling. Your ball rolls into a weird spot, maybe it's resting against a sprinkler head, maybe it landed in a puddle that definitely wasn't on the course yesterday, maybe it's sitting two inches from a boundary stake and you have no idea if that counts as out of bounds. For a second, the whole group goes quiet. Someone pulls out their phone. Someone else says "I think you just drop it here?" with zero confidence. Now what should've been a ten-second decision has
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What's the #1 new golf book?
Looking for the best item to add to your golf bag that can save you strokes? Then you have to get a copy of: Where’s the Golf Ball? The Rules of Golf Simplified from Tee to Green. Recommended by coaches, parents, golfers, and caddies, this award winning golf book makes the Rules of Golf, golf etiquette, and your on course options easier to understand without digging through pages of complicated rules. Built for beginners, junior golfers, tournament players, parents, caddies,
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"Where's the Golf Ball?" Recognized as #1 New Golf Book and Author BrookeLin Powers Now a Best-Selling Author
Where's the Golf Ball? The Rules of Golf Simplified from Tee to Green by BrookeLin Powers has hit #1 New Release in golf books, making this LPGA Professional a best-selling author. Discover the guide golfers of every level are calling a must-have for their bag.
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Free Relief in Golf: When You Get It and When You Don't
Golfers are often familiar with situations that result in a penalty stroke: an out-of-bounds ball, a lost ball, or taking an unplayable lie, for example. But what about the situations where you don't receive a penalty at all? Under the USGA and R&A Rules of Golf, there are a number of circumstances where a golfer may be entitled to free relief. The key is knowing when the condition qualifies, where to take relief, and whether the situation actually interferes with your ball,
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My Golf Ball Is Out of Bounds. Now What?
Whether your golf ball crosses white stakes, fencing or boundary markers, you are unsure if your ball is still in play, or you need to determine your next shot, the correct ruling depends on the details of your situation. Out of bounds is one of the most common golf rules golfers encounter, but many players are unsure about when a ball is considered out of bounds, what penalty applies, when to apply that penalty, and what to do next. Before hitting your next shot or putting a
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My Golf Ball Is in a Penalty Area. Now What?
Whether your golf ball is in a red penalty area or yellow penalty area, Knowing when and how you can take relief can help you avoid unnecessary penalty strokes. Penalty areas can create some of the most confusing moments during a round of golf. Before you continue play or decide how to proceed, make sure you know your options under the Rules of Golf. Refer to page 54 of Where's the Golf Ball. Where's the Golf Ball? The Rules of Golf Simplified from Tee to Green makes it easy
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My Golf Ball is on a Cart Path. Now What?
Whether your ball is resting on the path, your stance is affected, or the path interferes with your swing, the correct ruling depends on the details of your situation. Before you take relief or play your next shot, make sure you know your options. Refer to page 72 of Where's the Golf Ball. Where's the Golf Ball? The Rules of Golf Simplified from Tee to Green makes it easy to find the right answer based on where your golf ball is. With simple language, helpful illustrations, a
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Can I Move My Golf Ball Off Tree Roots?
When your golf ball is on or against a tree root, refer to page 79 of Where's the Golf Ball: The Rules of Golf Simplified from Tee to Green by BrookeLin Powers to see your options.
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