Columnist: Golf Rules
Bryson DeChambeau, Distance & the USGA
By Ed Travis On his way to a six-stroke U.S. Open victory, contrary to popular belief, Bryson DeChambeau was not the longest off the tee at Winged Foot with its narrow fairways, thick rough, and penal conditions. Amongst all the post tournament angst and hand wringing, it was overlooked that he was seventh in […]
New Golf Rules for 2020: What is Net Double Bogey?
By Ricard Todd No, this article isn’t about shooting your lowest score, in fact it’s just the opposite! Continue reading to understand what your worst score can be! As a young player my dad told me I couldn’t card more than a 10 on any hole. While that may be an easy rule […]
On Course Faux Pas
By Richard Todd Is it possible to limit the number of times your playing companions irk you during a round of golf, to one specific item? For most of us there are several breaches of etiquette that can interrupt an otherwise perfect round of golf. Recently, PGA tour caddies were asked for any pet […]
A Required Mulligan
By The Rules Guy, Richard Todd The two major mantras, when it comes to golf are: Play the ball as it lies and always Play by the rules. But did you know there is such a thing as a legal Mulligan? Jesper Parnevik found out the hard way. It’s not always obvious, however, how […]
NOT SO NEW Golf Rules
By Richard Todd As I came out of the barber shop this week a friend shouted, “Just who I wanted to see. What gives with the tour players putting with the flagstick in the cup?” He, like many other golfers, are just now catching on that there are some rule changes that […]
Practice Facility Do’s & Don’ts
By Richard Todd, The Golf Rules Guy The golf season is beginning for those in the northern states, which means many golfers will spend time on ‘the range’, possibly even more than on an actual course. While most golfer’s etiquette on the links may be impeccable, that may not be true on the practice […]
New Rule! Stroke And Distance Option
Shortly after the new rules went into effect, I sent out my monthly golf newsletter. Immediately my dad called to ask for clarification on the new ‘stroke and distance’ option as the diagrams from the USGA weren’t clear to him. After 30 minutes of explaining, he had a better understanding, although he and his buddies […]
Competition and Golfing Groups
By Richard Todd, The Golf Rules Guy Last year 62% of golfers played in some type of competitive round, according to the National Golf Foundation (NGF). That’s not to say they were playing for million-dollar purses, or in front of crowded grandstands, but it does mean they were competing against other golfers in adherence to […]
Caddie Assistance Rules Are in the News
By Richard Todd With the new USGA Golf Rules that went into effect January 1, 2019 and the recent rulings about professional caddies standing behind their player, Ohio Golf Journal’s Golf Rules expert, Richard Todd explains the new rule. A caddie has great knowledge of the course and can help your round be […]
New Golf Rules Seminars
With the new Rules of Golf going into effect January 1, 2019, you may want to brush up on these changes by attending one of the many Golf Rules Seminars being held around the state. Miami Valley Golf Association will be conducting four Rules Seminars: Saturday, Jan. 19th Dayton CC 10am – Noon Saturday, Mar. 9th NCR CC 10am […]