Golf Rules- The rules and etiquette of golf

Golf Rules - Do You Know The Rules And Etiquette of The Golf Course

Taking to the golf course without at least a basic understanding of golf's rules and it's etiquette should be avoided at all costs. Club members tend to frown on folk who don't play by the golf rules and usually consider people who break golf etiquette as downright rude.

You can purchase a small notepad size book on the rules of golf which will handily fit in your golf bag should you need to consult it during a round of golf.

For those of you who wish to delve a little deeper into the why's and why not's of the rules and etiquette of our great sport, you should also find something of interest in the books above which are listed at Amazon. Just use the buttons to spin the carousel around to the book on golf rules that you are interested in and then hover your mouse pointer over the book for more details.

Etiquette perhaps more than the rules tend to be the major concern of new golfers. Many feel they have a grasp of the rules after a lifetime spent watching the 4 majors every year. Questions like "when should I let a group play through?" and "how long should I spend looking for my ball before giving up?" are often asked.

It's worth remembering though that during those majors you watched, many a professional has been seen on TV asking for a ruling which often leads to lots of chat on the course between golfer and referee as well as between the TV commentators as they debate the golf rules concerning the predicament the poor pro has found himself in.

If all these players and ex-players have difficulty interpreting the laws, there is no wonder your Saturday morning amateur has problems. A rule book tucked in your golf bag side pocket is a great golf accessory and will come in handy a lot more often than some of the other stuff you have in there if your bag is anything like mine!

For those who prefer a more visual experience, some excellent DVD's....

Disclaimer: We recommend the above golf books and DVD's as good sources of information. However, the rules of golf are intricate and the golf association governing your country may have rules that vary or that have altered since publication. The USGA should be consulted and there word binding for golfers based in America while the Royal and Ancient govern European golf.