The following summary shows where all decisions from the decisions on the rules of golf, effective 2016, can be found in the. The official guide to the rules of golf, effective january 2019. If youre determined to play golf during the coronovirus shutdown of most other activities and youre a stickler for the rules of golf the united states golf association wants to be flexible. This is the home page for all of the information you need about the rules of golf, including the new rules that officially go into effect on jan. Click here for the usgas online version of the rules and decisions on the rules of golf. Download the official rules of golf and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch. Thomas pagel, senior managing director, governance for the usga, said, from the projects inception, our one goal was to make the rules easier to understand and apply for all golfers. If you do not know your usga member id, please call customer service at 18003364446.
It acts in the best interests of the game for the continued enjoyment of those who love and play it. Design philosophy from female golf course architects. Usga releases 2019 rules of golf book and publications. In light of the 2016 ryder cup next week, its a value reference. Rules and interpretations united states golf association. Usga changes rules for pandemic crescent oaks golf club. Rules of handicapping united states golf association. Usga changes rules for pandemic most health experts agree that playing golf during the pandemic is a good way to stay healthy and reduce stress during these unusual days.
Usga releases publication of the 2019 rules of golf books to include the. The players edition of the rules of golf, effective january 2019. If you are seeing this message on a mobile device or tablet, please use our free mobile app to access the rules and interpretations click here for ios devices. A good reference for taking any of the online usga rules quizzes. The official guide to the rules of golf, effective january. The usga handicap system effective through 2019 $3 perbook. The rules of golf for 2019 united states golf association. This is a reference book designed for those involved in the administration of golf at all levels of the game. I also recommend the optional companion decisions module, which aids in the.
Currently there are 34 rules, and the proposal is for a smaller and easiertounderstand book with 24. Location of decisions in the 2019 official guide to the rules of golf. Leather cover for the players edition of the rules of golf. Usga changes rules for pandemic wentworth golf club.
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