Rules Topic – Bridges vs Bulkheads
Encountering bridges (immovable obstructions) through penalty areas and artificial walls and pilings (bulkheads) is a common occurrence in Florida.
Rules Topic – Hard Card IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS CLOSE TO THE PUTTING GREEN
New in 2025, the Palm Beach Golf Association has added Model Local Rule F-5.1 Immovable Obstructions Close to Putting Greens to it’s HARD CARD for all PBCGA Competitions.
Rules Topic – Abnormal Course Condition: Animal Holes on Putting Greens
To begin learning the Rules of Golf, it is recommended to start by thoroughly reading and studying the definitions provided in the Rules of Golf book. Gaining an understanding of the “Language of the Game” and the specific meanings of common words used in the rules, such as “bunker,” “equipment,” “embedded,” “animal,” and “moved,” is crucial.
Rules Topic – USGA Explains: (2023) Abnormal Course Conditions
Rule 16 covers when and how you may take free relief by playing a ball from a different place, such as when you have interference by an abnormal course condition or a dangerous animal condition.
Rules Topic – USGA Discusses 2023 Distance Update
USGA CEO Mike Whan and Chief Governance Officer Thomas Pagel provide an in-depth view of the USGA’s/R&A’s latest proposal to introduce a Model Local Rule for golf balls used in elite competitions.