Craig winter

May 30th, 2024

Rules Review: It’s one of the most loathed rules in golf. So why can’t you take free relief from a divot hole?

Although the R&A and USGA, golf’s governing bodies, have considered on various occasions handling divot holes in another manner, there is no “practical solution” other than to leave it as just a part of the game.

July 27th, 2023

The simple rule in place at this week’s US Junior Amateur may lead to the end of green-reading books

Unlike past efforts that described specifically what a green book was allowed to look like, this model local rule takes a simpler, more direct approach.

November 8th, 2022

R&A and USGA release revisions to the Rules of Golf for 2023: Here’s everything you need to know

If simplicity and clarity were the buzzwords associated with the sweeping changes the R&A and USGA brought when modernising the Rules of Golf in 2019, then inclusion and sustainability highlight the updates coming in 2023.

February 23rd, 2021

R&A, USGA announce amateurs are allowed to accept endorsements under new rules change

The R&A and USGA have announced proposals to the rules of amateur status in golf, one of which would allow endorsements to amateur players.