Because golf is essentially self-regulating game, all golfers should have a good understanding of basic rules which are contained in this guide. However, this guide does not replace the Rules of Golf, to be contacted in case of any doubt.
For more information on the questions outlined in this guide, please, to complete rules of golf.
KEY PROVISIONS
Before the beginning of the round:
- Read the Local Rules on the score card or on a stand
- Put the ball on an identification mark. Many golfers play the same brand of ball, and if you can not determine ownership of its goals, it will be lost (Rules 12-2 and 27-1)
- Count your clubs are allowed to have a maximum of 14 clubs (Rule 4-4). During the round:
- Do not ask advice from anyone except your partner (ie a player on your team) or your Caddy. Do not give advice to anyone except your partner. But you can ask questions about rules, distance and position of obstacles, flag, etc.
- While playing on the well prohibits any training strokes (Rule 6-6) At the end of the round:
- In match play, ensure that the outcome of the match is fixed
- The game is on the account, make sure that the score card is fully discharged, and return it as soon as possible (Rule 6-6).
