Description: Golf is the only sport in which players must regulate themselves; in normal play there are no referees watching every move. This does not, as every player knows, mean that there are no official rules. To the contrary, the United States Golf Association regulates the game with thirty-four rules that are legalistic in format, opaque in language, and quixotic in organization. Confusion abounds, but breaking a rule can still cause the loss of strokes or of a hole in competition.

This book clarifies and simplifies the rules for all players -- from beginners to club champions -- using original illustration to illuminate all the key points. Focusing on common situations that occur during most rounds on most courses, Golf Rules Illustrated describes major rules and explains how to apply them during play. Having mastered these rules, golfers can navigate friendly and competitive rounds alike with confidence and greater enjoyment. Also offered are tips on how to anticipate rules trouble, advice on how to diplomatically deal with rules infractions, strategies for remembering key rules, and help with navigating the rule book.

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