Rules of Golf
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What Happens if you Try to Putt Out a Conceded Putt - and Miss?
From the Rules FAQ, the About.com Golf Guide answers the question, "What happens if I concede a putt to my opponent, but he putts out anyway - and misses?"
Rules FAQ: Legal - or Not - to Take Rake into Bunker Before Shot?
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About.com Golf Guide addresses the issue of whether it's legal to take a rake or multiple clubs into a bunker with you when playing a shot.
Is It OK to Draw Lines, Arrows, Etc., on the Golf Ball?
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About.com Golf Guide answers the question, "Is it OK to draw lines or arrows on the golf ball to help with alignment when putting?"
Rules FAQ: What Qualifies as Casual Water?
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About.com Golf Guide answers the question, "What qualifies as casual water?"
Rules FAQ: When are 'Gimmies' Allowed?
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About.com Golf Guide answers the question, "When are 'gimmies' allowed under the rules?"
Rules FAQ: Can You Keep Playing a Provisional Ball ...
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About.com Golf Guide answers the question, "Can I keep playing my provisional ball even if I find my first ball?"
Rules FAQ - Am I Allowed to Practice Between Holes?
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About.com Golf Guide answers the question, "Do the rules allow golfers to practice in-between holes, for instance, to putt on the previous putting green while waiting to tee off?"
Rules FAQ: Do I Get to Drop Out of a Bunker that's Filled with Water?
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About.com Golf Guide answers the question, "If my ball goes into a bunker that's filled with water, do I get to drop outside the bunker?"
Rules FAQ: Can You Use a Club Other than the Putter on Putting Green?
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About.com Golf Guide answers the question, "Is it legal under the rules to use a club other than a putter on the putting green?"
Rules FAQ - Order of Play Around Putting Green
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About.com Golf Guide examines the order of play around the putting green.
Rules FAQ - Is there a Limit on How Long I can Search for a Ball?
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About.com Golf Guide answers the question, "Is there a limit on the amount of time you're allowed to search for a ball before declaring it lost?"
Rules FAQ: What is the Current Ruling on Spring-Like Effect, or COR?
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About.com Golf Guide explains the USGA and R&A rulings on spring-like effect, or high C.O.R., in drivers.
Rules FAQ: What is the Penalty for Playing a Wrong Ball?
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About.com Golf Guide answers the question, "What is the penalty for playing the wrong ball?"
Rules FAQ - Is there a Time Limit for Playing a Shot or Round of Golf?
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About.com Golf Guide answers the question, "What do the rules of golf say about time limits for playing a shot or finishing a round?"
Rules FAQ: Is It a Stroke to Accidentally Bump the Ball Off the Tee?
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About.com Golf Guide answers the question, "Does it count as a stroke if you accidentally bump the ball off the tee at address?"
What is the Ruling When a Ball Struck from Off the Green ...
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About.com Golf Guide looks at the ruling for when a ball struck from off the green comes to rest pinned between the flagstick and the side of the hole.
Rules FAQ: Is there a Penalty for Playing Out of Order?
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About.com Golf Guide answers the question, "What is the penalty for playing a stroke out of order?"
Rules FAQ: If a Club Breaks During a Round, Can it be Replaced?
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About.com Golf Guide answers the question, "If a club breaks during the course of a round, can it be replaced?"
Rules FAQ: Is it OK to Use a Long Putter to Measure Club Lengths?
From the Golf Rules FAQ, the About.com Golf Guide answers the question, "Can I use a long putter to measure club lengths?"
Rules of Golf FAQ: Does a 'Whiff' Count as a Stroke?
From the Rules of Golf FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "Does a 'whiff' count as a stroke?"
Golf FAQ: Why is Slope Rating Called "Slope"?
From the Golf FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "Why is slope rating called "slope"?
Golf FAQ: What is Course Rating?
From the Golf FAQ, the About Golf Guide answers the question, "What is course rating?"