Rules & etiquette
The rules you need. None you don't.
The full Rules of Golf are vast. As a beginner you need maybe a dozen — explained in plain English and backed by the USGA & R&A.
Rules, on the course
Stuck on a ruling mid-round? Search a situation in plain words — works on your phone, no sign-in needed.
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Scoring & par, explained
What par really means, how a hole is scored, and the names for going over or under — birdie, bogey, eagle and the rest.
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Penalties & taking a drop
Out of bounds, water, and unplayable lies — what each costs and where you get to play from, without the rulebook headache.
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How many clubs can I carry?
The fourteen-club rule, and why a beginner is better off carrying fewer.
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Pace of play & ready golf
The single most appreciated skill of a new golfer: keeping up — here's how, without rushing your swing.
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Etiquette & dress code
The unwritten rules that get you invited back — caring for the course, respecting others, and what to actually wear.
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