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Basic Golf Rules Around the Green

September 19, 2007 | under Beginners, Golf Rules |

Golf has so many rules and regulations, built over hundreds of years, that a manual was created and is updated yearly, courtesy of the United States Golf Association. Especially for beginners, golf rules can be overwhelming. It is alright and you will get to know the rules better with the more rounds of golf you play.

Below are a few basic rules that concern the golf ball when in play at the green. These rules can be “common sense” but it is often forgotten -

1. Once the ball makes its way to the putting green, the rules state that you are allowed to mark the its position. The benefits of marking the ball’s spot is so that you can pick it up and clean it thoroughly so as to avoid interfering with your next shot. Second, if your ball is in the same target line of another player’s ball located farther away, picking the ball up will reduce the chance of ruining that player’s putt.

2. Another rule concerning the ball when it hits the putting green is that you must remove the flagstick to avoid a penalty.

3. You must always play your ball from the correct putting green. There may be times when you hit a shot and the ball lands on another hole’s green that is not your own. If this happens, you must pick up the ball and drop it at the nearest location of relief.

Enjoy your golf game..

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  1. Mike Pedersen Golf on September 23, 2007 4:02 pm

    You think golf is a simple game, but I’ve been in a few situations where I did not know the rule!

  2. dezz on September 26, 2007 3:48 am

    Hi Mike

    Thanks for visiting my site. Ya, golf is challenging and I am trying to provide information to help golfers enjoy the game more. If there is anything, you would like to see on the site, please let me know and I will include them.

    Cheers

  3. Mike Pedersen Golf on September 26, 2007 11:48 pm

    How about adding some of my golf fitness tips and video tips on your blog. Or take a visit over to my blog and get active :)

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