In force from 1 January 2023 a refreshed rendition of the Guidelines of Golf; although there isn’t as much of a change as in 2019, some rules change in both form and substance. Let’s look at the most significant ones December 23, 2022 at 01:40 by ANDREA GUSSONI.
Rules of golf: Rule 3.3b(4): The player is not responsible for indicating his or her handicap on the score card or for the total of the scores. The current HCP system doesn’t always let players know exactly how much handicap they have to play, so the rules of golf have to change to accommodate this.
As a result, the player will no longer be responsible if his scorecard contains an incorrect handicap.However, the committee will consider it to be an administrative error and therefore charge it. Rule 6.3b(3) Substitution of another ball during hole play:
The general penalty has been reduced to one penalty stroke for playing an incorrectly substituted ball.
Rule 9.3: Ball moved by natural forces A new exception (the 2) requires a player to replace a ball that, after being dropped or placed, moves from one area of the course to another, such as a fairway, which is a general area in the penalty area, without incurring a penalty.
Rule 21.1c Penalties in Stableford The Rule has been amended to make it so that penalties for clubs, tee time, and excessive delay will now be applied to the hole in the same way that they are in normal “medal” stroke play.
Changes to Rule 25 for Players with Disabilities The new Rule 25 makes the changes outlined in the Rule applicable to all competitions and play formats. As a result, the new rule 25 will be used instead of the local rule to implement the modifications for disabled players.
Every four years, the rules are reviewed and improved by an expert commission of R&A and USGA members.
Since January 1, 2016, the most recent revision has been in effect. Golf rule changes typically fall into two main categories: those that enhance comprehension and, in some instances, lessen penalties to maintain equilibrium.
Rules for amateur status are also included in the rule book, “Rules of Golf,” which is published on a regular basis. Federgolf is in charge of overseeing competitions in Italy by enforcing the rules established by the R & A, ensuring that these rules are followed by Clubs, Associations, and their members, and managing the ensuing sporting justice to safeguard their interests abroad.
Golf’s rules are more complicated than those of other sports because they are applied outside, near animals and nature. Respect for the rules is a fundamental part of golf. The game is almost always based on self-control and the players’ freedom of conscience. However, because many players don’t follow the rules, the results can be skewed, sometimes consciously but often unconsciously or lightly.
Golf adheres to a code of conduct, or etiquette, in addition to the rules. Etiquette generally entails playing your game with respect for the golf course and other players. This sport necessitates proper etiquette.