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Purpose of Rule: Rule 15 covers when and how you may take free relief from loose impediments and movable obstructions. These movable natural and artificial objects are not treated as part of the ...

The U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally will serve as the kickoff for the inaugural Pathways Launch internship class, an industry-wide initiative designed to expand the pipeline of golf’s next ...

Learn more about the 2023 updates to the Rules of Golf below. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to the Rules Department any time at rules@usga.org or 908-326-1850.

Playing nine holes of golf is not only a fun way to stay connected to the game we all love, but it is also easy for you to post a score for handicap purposes from these rounds. One final point is that ...

Webpage - Treatment of 9-hole Scores Video - 9-hole scores explained How the WHS™ Works - 9-Hole Scores FAQ - How did the treatment of 9-hole scores change under the WHS in 2024? FAQ - How is a golfer ...

14.1 Marking, Lifting and Cleaning Ball 14.1a/1 – Ball May Be Lifted in Any Manner There are no restrictions on how a ball may be lifted so long as the ball is not lifted in a way that deliberately ...

What is the U.S. National Development Program (USNDP)? My state is part of the program; how can my athlete get on their State Junior Team? If an athlete is part of the USNDP, are they automatically a ...

Purpose of Rule: Rule 20 covers what players should do when they have questions about the Rules during a round, including the procedures (which differ in match play and stroke play) allowing a player ...

USGA Members are essential to the success of our vision to create a more welcoming, sustainable and accessible game for all golfers. By funding research and innovation to foster the sustainability of ...

Your Course Handicap is the number of strokes you’ll receive (or give) on a specific golf course. For an 18-hole round, it's calculated as follows: Course Handicap = Handicap Index X (Slope Rating / ...