Golf rules simplified

Golf rules simplified

INTRODUCTION

The new rules for Golf 2019 will come into effect on January 1, 2019. The most important changes include:

New definitions:
Penalty area - an area from which a relief with a 1-shot penalty is possible (previously 'water hazard'). Still defined as yellow or red.

Golf rules scoring

Golf rules scoring

Before the game, a line must be placed 5 steps away from the ladder. This is the so-called throw line. The official throw line is 15 feet away, but most players measure 5 paces away from the ladder to set the throw line. This allows a closer selection for children's games. Ladder Golf is played in rounds. Each round consists of all players who throw 3 Bolas. A coin toss is used to decide which player or team will throw first.

Golf rules out of bounds

Golf rules out of bounds

It is official! The new golf rules have been ratified and published by R & A and USGA. You now have three months to familiarize yourself with 24 rules and 300 interpretations. For the first time, a printed and digital version of the Player's Edition has been introduced as a shorter, more user-friendly version of the rules that will serve as the main publication for all golfers.