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247 articles tagged with: rules guy

golf ball behind fence — Rules Guy: Are you allowed to take a swing through a fence?
By: Rules Guy

golf balls — Rules Guy: In a four-ball match, do you have to share a wrong-ball penalty with your partner?
By: Rules Guy

two men standing on a green — Rules Guy: What do you do when your match is interrupted and you forget to mark your ball?
By: Rules Guy

golf cart driving — Rules Guy: What do you do when your ball lands on a golf cart that drives away?
By: Rules Guy

Rory McIlroy headcover — Rules Guy: Is it legal to take a practice swing with the headcover on?
By: Rules Guy

tree stump — Rules Guy: Can you move a loose impediment like an old tree stump to assist your stance?
By: Rules Guy

Rules Guy: What is the penalty for holing out with the wrong ball?

Rules Guy: Is it legal to remove a loose impediment behind your ball if doing so improves your lie?

Rules Guy: How do you decide who putts first when two players are the same distance from the hole?

Rules Guy: Do you have to take a penalty if you hit a provisional with a different-brand ball?

Rules Guy: What do you do if someone runs over your ball in a golf cart?

Rules Guy: Is it legal to practice chipping with a walnut in between shots?

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