It's not uncommon for golfers - even ones who know the rules backwards - to find ourselves in situations on the course where we're not certain of the procedure. What's the ruling? That's a question we have to ask ourselves from time to time. If "what's the ruling?" is something you ask frequently, check the Golf Rules FAQ. There you'll find articles answering such questions as:
Those and many other topics are covered in the Golf Rules FAQ.
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- Do I get free relief from a sprinkler head when putting from off the green?
- What do red, yellow and white stakes or lines on a golf course mean?
- Must a ball be literally unplayable to be declared unplayable?
- Should rakes be left inside or outside of bunkers?
- I conceded a putt to my opponent, but he putted anyway and missed. What's his score?
Those and many other topics are covered in the Golf Rules FAQ.
Ask Rules Experts
Have sticky rules situations you'd like to ask questions about? Post in our Rules Forum and rules experts will help you with an explanation.
See also:
Golf Rules at a Glance


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