Putting Rules

Putting Rules govern your play around the Green and it is your responsibility to know and apply them correctly.

In every sport there are rules to govern play and golf is no exception. There are Rules that apply around the Green and you should be aware of how they will affect you.

The underlying purpose of this web site is to collect together in one place the information that you need if you wish to improve your putting.

Part of improving your putting is in knowing the Rules around the Green.

From time to time we all need to update ourselves on our understanding of our rights and responsibilities to play the game as it is intended to be played.

What follows is not intended as a substitute for the comprehensive Rules of Golf publication issued and approved every four years by the USGA and the Royal and Ancient, or the Decision on the Rules of Golf updated every two years. It is a snapshot of the Rules around the Green.

In arranging a snapshot of various situations that can occur while you are out on the course, I have written individual ezines on the Rules as well as lifted articles from golf publications. From time to time I may add to the information.

Ezines

• Rules of Golf



• Rule 18 - Ball at Rest Moved

Outside Articles

• Green Guide



• Mark That Ball

I have played golf with many golfers who have cost themselves unnecessary penalties because they unknowingly infringe a rule. On other occasions they have failed to take advantage of a rule that gives them relief without penalty.

In brief, familiarity with the Rules will make you a better all round player, and putter.

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