The chart below outlines the 20 major changes coming for 2019. Most of these rule changes are intended to speed up play. You can download or print a copy for yourself right here.
Category: Reggie’s Rules
How to play faster without really trying
Bradley S. Klein Link to Golf Advisor article is here Over the years I’ve found a number of ways in which golfers can pick up their pace of play without really pressing. Goodness knows, I’ve seen a lot of slow Read More …
Reminder: Adjust Hole Scores for Equitable Stroke Control (ESC)
ESC is an adjustment of individual hole scores (for handicap purposes) in order to make handicaps more representative of a player’s potential ability. ESC is applied after the round and is only used when the actual score or the most Read More …
The USGA and The R&A finalized golf’s new Rules for 2019
The process to modernize the Rules began in 2012 and was initiated to ensure that the Rules are easier to understand and apply for all golfers and to make the game more attractive and accessible for newcomers. While the majority Read More …
Major proposals introduced in 2017 that have been incorporated into the modernized Rules
The following are changes to the original 2017 proposed rules for 2019: Elimination or reduction of “ball moved” penalties: There will be no penalty for accidentally moving a ball on the putting green or in searching for a ball, and a player Read More …
2019 Model Local Rule. Alternative to Stroke and Distance for a Ball That is Lost or Out of Bounds
This local rule is not in effect until 2019.Purpose of Model Local Rule. Significant issues with pace of play can result from players needing to take stroke-and-distance relief for a ball that is out of bounds or cannot be found when a provisional ball has not Read More …
USGA Rules of Golf App
If you want your own copy of the USGA Rules of Golf, download the app to your smart phone. It is available for either iOS or Android!iOS App Read More …
The USGA is proposing some major changes to the rules of golf!
As John Kuzia mentioned at our meeting Sunday, the USGA has some exciting and very significant proposed rule changes coming our way in 2019. They are intended to speed up play and make the rules more understandable to all players. Read More …
USGA, R&A considering significant rules changes
The Rules of Golf booklet in your golf bag may soon be getting a makeover. As first reported by Golfweek and later confirmed by Golf Channel insider Tim Rosaforte, the USGA and R&A are considering making changes to several Read More …
New Local Rule
The R&A and USGA have introduced a Local Rule, to take effect in 2017, that eliminates the penalty for accidental movement of a golf ball on the putting green. Learn how the Local Rule will apply to your game. Watch Read More …