Golf rules, made playableKnow the ruling.
Know the ruling.
Keep the round moving.
Fast, plain-English answers for the awkward moments golfers actually face—followed by quizzes that help the rule stick.
Built for real roundsClear answers. Official-rule signposts.
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On the course?Know your next move.
01Find your situationStart with what happened
02Get the direct answerThen see what changes it
03Test it in a quizRemember it next time
Popular on-course moments
Browse all rulings What just happened?
01Lost ball
My ball may be lost. What do I do next?
Search time, provisionals and returning to the last spot.
See the ruling 02ReliefWhat are my unplayable-ball options?
The three choices, the penalty and where you may drop.
See the ruling 03Penalty areaCan I take an unplayable lie in a penalty area?
Why Rule 19 does not apply and which options do.
See the rulingThis week’s challengeFive situations.
Five situations.
One bragging right.
Quick enough for the clubhouse. Useful enough for the first tee.
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