The Rules of Golf always play a big role in the professional game, and 2024 was certainly no exception. We saw major rules violations across all the world’s biggest tours, from the PGA Tour, to LIV, ...

From cheating accusations to career-changing violations and beyond, here are the most costly, controversial and downright ...

From a snippet filmed at Pinehurst No. 2, golfers learned that putting off the green into a bunker doesn't have to be a complete disaster.

Veteran golf caddies share the most important unwritten golf rules for all players. Key advice: Avoid unwanted commentary, don't crowd lost ball searches, respect the course. Maintain pace-of-play by ...

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The photograph above is of Matt Fitzpatrick, who was about to try to advance his ball next to an out-of-bounds fence at the 2019 Omega European Masters. While you can't take free reflief from an OB ...

When the Rules of Golf was updated in 2019, the USGA and R&A aimed to improve it in a manner in which they covered all aspects of the game while being as clear and succinct as possible. Yet, avid ...