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The Rules of Golf

Our Experts Explain the Rules of Golf USGA rules experts provide insight and explanations on rules decisions and interpretations. The experts will also address commonly asked rules questions.

Handicapping

The USGA Handicap System™ enables golfers of all skill levels to compete on an equitable basis. USGA experts will help explain "The USGA Handicap System" manual – the USGA's handicapping equivalent of "The Rules of Golf" and address commonly asked questions. This section of the site will also features a Course Handicap™ calculator that allows players to convert their Handicap Index to the Course Handicap for any course that has been properly rated.

Equipment

The USGA tests balls, clubs, and other equipment for conformity to the Rules of Golf. Here, the Research and Test Center staff explains how golf equipment is tested, discusses its research about why and how golf equipment works the way it does and describes the USGA’s role in establishing equipment standards for the game of golf.

Rule of the Day

4-4a/1 When Club Is Considered Added
Q:

A player finds on the first green that he has no putter and is carrying only 13 clubs. He continues play but sends his caddie back to the clubhouse. The caddie fetches one of two putters which he finds and gives it to the player. May the player then tell the caddie to take it back and fetch the other one instead?

Yes, provided he did not play a stroke with any club when the first putter was in his possession.

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Today in Golf History

Nov 22, 2009

1911 Birthday of Ralph Guldahl, two-time U.S. Open champion

Ralph Guldahl won consecutive U.S. Opens in 1937 and 1938, one of just six players to accomplish that feat. After finishing second in the 1933 Open, Guldahl was mired in such a prolonged slump he worked as a carpenter for a Hollywood movie studio. After regaining his form, Guldahl won the 1939 Masters in addition to his back-to-back Open titles.

Visit the USGA Museum to learn more about the history of golf.