Shotgun Starts Explained: How They Work and What to Expect
A shotgun start is a way of starting a golf event with every group teeing off at the same time, each on a different hole. It's common at golf days, charity events, society outings and some…
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25 articles tagged “competitions”.
Golf Playoffs Explained: How Ties Are Decided
When two or more golfers finish level at the top of a leaderboard, something has to separate them. Professional tournaments usually use playoffs, either sudden death or over several holes. Match play…
Golf Rules Myths: 15 Things Many Golfers Get Wrong
The Rules of Golf were modernised significantly in recent years, but many golfers still play by old rules, rules they half-remember, or rules that never existed. Some myths cost golfers penalty…
Advice and Caddie Rules in Golf: What You Can and Can't Do
In a competition, can you ask a playing partner what club they hit? Can your caddie help line you up? Can you tell an opponent how a putt breaks? The rules on advice and caddies catch out many…
Playing the Wrong Ball in Golf: Rules, Penalties and Prevention
It's easy to do: two balls finish close together in the rough, both the same brand, and you hit the wrong one. Playing a wrong ball is one of the most common rules breaches in golf, and in…
Golf Local Rules Explained: What They Are and Common Examples
The Rules of Golf apply everywhere, but every course is different. Local rules let a course or committee adapt the rules to its own conditions: winter weather, damaged areas, environmentally…
Stableford Strategy: How to Score More Points
Stableford is one of the most popular scoring formats in golf, especially at clubs, societies and golf days. Instead of counting every stroke, you score points on each hole based on your net score. A…
How to Fill In a Golf Scorecard: A Step-by-Step Guide
A golf scorecard can look confusing at first: rows of numbers, columns for different tees, stroke indexes and boxes for signatures. In a casual round, you can simply write down your scores. But in a…
Junior Golf Competitions: The Pathway from Beginner to Elite
Competition is one of the best parts of junior golf. It teaches children to handle pressure, follow the rules, manage their emotions and make friends with other young golfers. But the world of junior…
Conforming Golf Equipment: What the Rules Allow
Most golfers never think about whether their equipment is legal, and in a casual round it rarely matters. But in competitions, and for handicap rounds, your clubs, ball and devices must conform to…
Your First Golf Competition: How to Enter, Prepare and Enjoy It
Playing in your first golf competition is a big step. Casual rounds with friends are relaxed: you might take a mulligan, pick up when a hole goes wrong or play a rule loosely. Competitions are…
Golf Rules Explained: The Essential Rules Every Golfer Needs
The full Rules of Golf run to dozens of sections, with interpretations covering almost every situation imaginable. No wonder many golfers feel unsure what to do when their ball disappears into a…