INTRODUCTION
The new Rules of Golf 2019 take effect on 1st January 2019.
Click for a video overview of the the most important changes
(when it opens up on the YouTube site, you made need to click “Skip Ad” to go straight to the video)
The links below take you to more detailed videos on specific topics and are often accompanied by additional written explanations:
BALL AT REST
Ball accidentally moved during search
Ball accidentally moved on Putting Green
Replacing a ball when the original spot is unknown
TAKING RELIEF
Measuring the size of the Relief Area
‘Back on a line’ relief procedure
Where a dropped ball must come to rest
Substituting a ball when taking relief
THE PUTTING GREEN
When to replace a ball that moves on the Putting Green
Repairing damage to the Putting Green
Touching the line of play on the Putting Green
Ball hitting the flagstick on the Putting Green
PENALTY AREAS
Areas the Committee may mark as Penalty Areas
Touching Loose impediments or ground in Penalty Areas
Elimination of ‘opposite side relief’ in Red Penalty Areas
BUNKERS
Touching loose impediments and sand in Bunkers
PLAYING THE BALL
Caddie or partner standing behind the player to help line up
Caddie lifting the ball on Putting Green
WHEN TO PLAY DURING A ROUND
Encouraging prompt pace of play
Maximum Score form of Stroke Play
PLAYER BEHAVIOUR
Expect standards of Player Conduct
Elimination of requirement to announce Intent to Lift Ball
NEW LOCAL RULE which golf clubs may adopt
Alternative to Stroke & Distance (video)
Alternative to Stroke & Distance (infographics)
For more information, see the New Rules of Golf 2019 page on this website.
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