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What is the usga rule for minimum yards to qualify as a par 5?
There's no real rule. There is a traditional standard that a hole from 260-475 yards should be a par 4. Less would be a 3, more would be a 5. None of this is too traditional because the whole concept of par is relatively new. Read More »
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What is the usga rule for a lost ball in a round of golf?
Under USGA rules, if a ball is lost as a result of not being found or identified as his by the player within five minutes after the player's Side or his...more? Read More »
Source: http://www.kgbanswers.com/what-is-the-usga-rule-for-a-lost-ball-i...
What local rules can be established that are in conflict with USG...
I can give you two examples. At my golf course, we have to play off cart paths, whereas the rules state a free drop is allwed. Also we are allowed a one club length free drop if our ball is within two club lengths of a sprinkler head (in th... Read More »
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According to the United States Golf Association no more than a maximum of 13 clubs are allowed in your bag, excluding the putter.
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Source: http://www.chacha.com/topic/putter-clubs/how-many-clubs-are-allow...
From what I can determine, markers are first mentioned in the Rules of Golf in 1956. Prior to 1952, stymies were allowed, which is what you saw in the old footage of Bobby Jones (check out this link: http://www.ruleshistory.com/green.html#s...
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The original Cobra Trusty Rusty series of wedges. You can still find them on eBay, used of course but still available. These were the first wedges to oxidize because they weren't chrome plated. The soft feel they have has never been duplica...
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Essentially the rule change calls for groove designs, in irons and wedges manufactured starting in 2010, to eliminate sharp edges on the sides of the groove and reduce the total volume area of the groove by approximately 30%. It does not ho...
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The significant rules differences are: * optional mulligan on first tee only * no loss of distance for O.B. or lost ball * lift, clean , and replace ball in fairway or rough (within 6" of spot) ...
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A scramble format is not covered under the Rules of Golf. The Committee in charge of the competition must determine the necessary rules for the format.
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Source: http://www.usga.org/RulesFAQ/rules_answer.asp?FAQidx=126&Rule=100
The USGA works in concert with the R&A in St. Andrews, Scotland, to write, interpret and maintain the Rules of Golf. One of the main purposes is to guard the tradition and integrity of the game. While the game is pure with a simple concept,...
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