Golf Rules
Writing the rules of golf for basic weekend warriors should be easy to read and hopefully easy to remember. The average golfer has too much to think about when playing golf so I will give an easy overview for you to remember the basic rules to know when playing socially and keeping a proper score. You can also use it towards your advantage, be the golf guru in your group and to score properly if you want to keep an honest handicap index.
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Waving a Group Through in Golf
Learn when to wave a group through and navigate the delicate balance of pace of play on the golf course.
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What Happens When a Group Hits Into another Group
Let’s talk about what happens when a group hits into you. Uncover the psychology, social nuances, and effective strategies for navigating this unique social scenario.
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When Should You Take a Provisional Tee Shot in Golf
Discover when and why you should take a provisional tee shot in golf. Learn the key situations and rules for making this strategic decision to improve your game and save strokes on the course.
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When Can You Retake A Tee Shot in Golf?
Learn when golfers can retake a tee shot in various scenarios: out of bounds, lost balls, unplayable lies, and more.
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How Many Strokes Do You Lose When You Hit a Ball In the Water
Dive into the complexities of golf’s water hazards. Learn penalties & choices when your ball takes the plunge. Master the art of strategic recovery.
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What Happens If Your Golf Ball Gets Stuck in a Tree?
Getting a golf ball stuck in a tree is disastrous enough. But don’t expound on the bad luck with additional penalties. Let’s review what options you have in retrieving it and playing your next shot.
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Proper Etiquette on a Golf Green
Golf is called The Gentlemen’s Game for a reason. In addition to standard courtesy there are also specific rules that you should follow on and around the putting green.
What is a Bogey in Golf?
A bogey in golf is 1 stroke over the par assigned for the hole. It’s a common score for the average golfer.
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What is Match Play in Golf?
Match play is a popular competitive playing format for major professional team events like the Ryder Cup and also your local golf leagues.
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What is Par in Golf?
A par in golf is the number of strokes that a golf course expects you need to play each hole.
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What’s a Double Bogey in Golf?
A double bogey in golf is the score you get when you use 2 strokes over par. You should try to avoid double bogeys.
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Basic Rules of Golf
There are over 150 pages in the official USGA Rules of Golf book. I’ve pulled the most pertinent rules the average weekend warrior will likely come across, including some newly added rules.
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How To Calculate A Golf Handicap
A golf handicap is a system to measure what level of a golfer you are so you can measure your performance and compete against other
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Golf Terms
Knowing common golf terms is expected on the golf course, but there are likely a few you haven’t heard of (and some will give you a chuckle). Review this list to see them all and let me know if there are any that I’ve missed!
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Golf Scoring and Formats
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![Zombie Golf Etiquette](https://birdiesup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/golf-etiquette-zombie-300x225.jpg)
Golf Etiquette
Having proper golf etiquette is the same as showing manners in public. It’s a wonderful display of sportsmanship, class and a show of respect to your golf playing partners.
![Waving a Group Through in Golf](https://birdiesup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/waving-group-through-golf-227x300.jpg)
Waving a Group Through in Golf
Learn when to wave a group through and navigate the delicate balance of pace of play on the golf course.
![Someone Hitting Into You in Golf](https://birdiesup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/someone-hits-into-your-group-golf-237x300.jpg)
What Happens When a Group Hits Into another Group
Let’s talk about what happens when a group hits into you. Uncover the psychology, social nuances, and effective strategies for navigating this unique social scenario.
![Golf Tee Shot - Provisional](https://birdiesup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/tee-shot-golf-225x300.jpg)
When Should You Take a Provisional Tee Shot in Golf
Discover when and why you should take a provisional tee shot in golf. Learn the key situations and rules for making this strategic decision to improve your game and save strokes on the course.
![Golf Tee Shot](https://birdiesup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/golf-tee-shot-225x300.jpg)
When Can You Retake A Tee Shot in Golf?
Learn when golfers can retake a tee shot in various scenarios: out of bounds, lost balls, unplayable lies, and more.
![Hitting a Golf Ball Out of Water](https://birdiesup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/hitting-golf-ball-out-of-water-170x300.jpg)
How Many Strokes Do You Lose When You Hit a Ball In the Water
Dive into the complexities of golf’s water hazards. Learn penalties & choices when your ball takes the plunge. Master the art of strategic recovery.
![Golf Ball Stuck in Tree](https://birdiesup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/golf-ball-stuck-in-tree-300x300.jpg)
What Happens If Your Golf Ball Gets Stuck in a Tree?
Getting a golf ball stuck in a tree is disastrous enough. But don’t expound on the bad luck with additional penalties. Let’s review what options you have in retrieving it and playing your next shot.
![Putting Green Etiquette](https://birdiesup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/golf-putting-green-etiquette-300x200.jpg)
Proper Etiquette on a Golf Green
Golf is called The Gentlemen’s Game for a reason. In addition to standard courtesy there are also specific rules that you should follow on and around the putting green.
What is a Bogey in Golf?
A bogey in golf is 1 stroke over the par assigned for the hole. It’s a common score for the average golfer.
![Golf Matchplay Handshake](https://birdiesup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/golf-handshake-matchplay-300x200.jpg)
What is Match Play in Golf?
Match play is a popular competitive playing format for major professional team events like the Ryder Cup and also your local golf leagues.
![What is a Par - Teebox Sign](https://birdiesup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/golf-par-4-sign-teebox-300x283.jpg)
What is Par in Golf?
A par in golf is the number of strokes that a golf course expects you need to play each hole.
![Golf Scorecard - Double Bogey Symbol](https://birdiesup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/golf-scoredcard-double-bogey-300x225.jpg)
What’s a Double Bogey in Golf?
A double bogey in golf is the score you get when you use 2 strokes over par. You should try to avoid double bogeys.
![Golf Rules Official](https://birdiesup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/golf-rules-official-300x223.jpg)
Basic Rules of Golf
There are over 150 pages in the official USGA Rules of Golf book. I’ve pulled the most pertinent rules the average weekend warrior will likely come across, including some newly added rules.
![USGA Golf Handicap - GHIN](https://birdiesup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/golf-handicap-usga-ghin-300x157.jpg)
How To Calculate A Golf Handicap
A golf handicap is a system to measure what level of a golfer you are so you can measure your performance and compete against other
![Golf Terms](https://birdiesup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/golf-terms-300x237.jpg)
Golf Terms
Knowing common golf terms is expected on the golf course, but there are likely a few you haven’t heard of (and some will give you a chuckle). Review this list to see them all and let me know if there are any that I’ve missed!
![Golf Scorecard](https://birdiesup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/golf-scorecard-1-300x225.jpg)
Golf Scoring and Formats
Golf can be more fun with different formats and ways you can play the game. I’ve played every format below and it is always nice
![Zombie Golf Etiquette](https://birdiesup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/golf-etiquette-zombie-300x225.jpg)
Golf Etiquette
Having proper golf etiquette is the same as showing manners in public. It’s a wonderful display of sportsmanship, class and a show of respect to your golf playing partners.
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![Golf Scorecard](https://birdiesup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/golf-scorecard-1-300x225.jpg)
Golf Scoring and Formats
Golf can be more fun with different formats and ways you can play the game. I’ve played every format below and it is always nice
![Zombie Golf Etiquette](https://birdiesup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/golf-etiquette-zombie-300x225.jpg)
Golf Etiquette
Having proper golf etiquette is the same as showing manners in public. It’s a wonderful display of sportsmanship, class and a show of respect to your golf playing partners.