The process of getting a ball back in play while taking a drop, either from a penalty area or from free relief, might seem a little silly to a casual golf fan. Rule 14.3 covers all the things that must be done. First, the drop has to come from knee height... See more
It happens all the time in golf, particularly on the green. Your ball is in the way of someone else's ball and it's his or her turn to putt. Less frequently, two balls are so close to each other in the fairway that one player can't stand or swing without ... See more
Rules of Golf Review: My ball ricochets off a new flagsitck and never drops. Don't they have to be softer? Story by Ron Kaspriske Wed, January 21, 2026 at 3:49 PM UTC · 3 min read Golf is hard enough that introducing "stingy" flagsticks at a golf course s... See more
Rules of Golf Review: I just played from the wrong tee box and pumped it OB. Do I have to hit it again from the correct tee? Story by Ron Kaspriske Wed, December 31, 2025 at 2:08 PM UTC · 4 min read It's fairly common knowledge that in match play, under R... See more
Rules of Golf Review: Before taking a drop, can you 'clean up' the area of loose impediments to ensure a better lie? Story by Ron Kaspriske Wed, December 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM UTC · 3 min read You probably know the Rules of Golf allows you to remove loose i... See more
