I hit my ball into a pile of leaves, now what? This involves what the Rules of Golf calls “loose impediments.” In other words, any unattached, natural objects that can be easily removed – things like ...

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Golf is a fun and rewarding sport, but the rules can seem a little confusing when you’re just starting out. Like football, basketball and many other sports, golf has its own unique set of guidelines ...

Every year, pro golfers go to battle with the Rules of Golf in the heat of competition. While recreational golfers regularly struggle with the rules, the stakes at your local muni are lower, and the ...

We're not mentioning any names, but just know that a member of the Golf Digest staff once hit a 4-iron shot that struck an exposed tree root and rebounded at near terminal velocity into said golfer's ...

When it rains a lot in a golf tournament, tournament officials and the committee will often decide to allow players to play under lift, clean and place rules -- also known as preferred lies on the PGA ...

The global AI in sports market reached USD 1.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 14.7 percent through 2034. Golf, due to its individual structure and technical ...