The recommended procedure for the allocation of stroke index values in the Rules of Handicapping under the World Handicap System (WHS™) has changed from the recommendations found in the previous USGA ...

Putting green construction is complicated. These videos serve as a supplement to the USGA Recommendations for a Method of Putting Green Construction and Tips for Success documents. They highlight each ...

12.2 Playing Ball in Bunker 12.2a/1 – Improvement Resulting from Removing Loose Impediment or Movable Obstruction from a Bunker When removing a loose impediment or a movable obstruction from a bunker, ...

The World Handicap System includes the Rules of Handicapping and the Course Rating System. Its purpose is to enhance the enjoyment of the game of golf and to give as many golfers as possible the ...

There is no longer a penalty for merely touching the line of play on the putting green (the term “line of play” applies everywhere on the course including the putting green, and the term “line of putt ...

Purpose of Rule: Rule 12 is a specific Rule for bunkers, which are specially prepared areas intended to test your ability to play a ball from the sand. To make sure you confront this challenge, there ...

Learn more about the leadership of the United States Golf Association, as well as the USGA's non-profit mission, vision statement, and our annual awards, given to individuals who impact golf at the ...

Video - Course Handicap Explained Video - Find Your Target Score Video - Playing Handicap Explained Video - Handicap Allowances How the WHS™ Works - Course Handicap and Playing Handicap Article - ...

Purpose of Rule: Rule 15 covers when and how you may take free relief from loose impediments and movable obstructions. These movable natural and artificial objects are not treated as part of the ...

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Playing nine holes of golf is not only a fun way to stay connected to the game we all love, but it is also easy for you to post a score for handicap purposes from these rounds. One final point is that ...