The USGA rules web page offers players the chance to learn the rules almost painlessly. Click on the link below. You will find many choices to make your learning easier. Do you learn best by watching and listening? Check out the rule animations and videos. Do you have a question about a rule? Click on the FAQ sidebar. It covers commonly asked questions, rule by rule.
If you like the challenge quizzes offer, you can click on rules quizzes and select from 10 to 25 question sets at three levels of difficulty. After you complete a quiz, you will get immediate feedback on how well you did.
With all these easy and fun ways to learn the rules, you may find yourself becoming hooked on rules! If so, feel free to contact any of our certified rule officials. They can tell you about PWGA’s rule certification program and opportunities to assist rule officials at workshops and tournaments.
2008 Changes to Rules and Decisions of Golf
If you just can’t wait until January to see the new rules and Decisions on the Rules of Golf, click on the link above and you can navigate to a text comparison of the 2004 and the 2008 Rules of Golf. You will also find new and revised Decisions on the Rules of Golf. The USGA Home Page also references a new DVD on Golf Etiquette available to USGA members at a very modest cost. Your club may wish to purchase and loan out to members.
Stephanie Trenck
Rules Director
