Purpose of Rule: Rule 16 covers when and how the player may take free relief by playing a ball from a different place, such as when there is interference by an abnormal course condition or a dangerous ...

Many golfers are very familiar with the term GUR, which stands for Ground Under Repair, but perhaps fewer are quite so au fait with NPZ, which indicates a No Play Zone. But what is the difference?

What are "abnormal course conditions," and what are your options if your ball winds up in them? If you're uncertain, you're not alone. Of the thousands of rules-related questions that the USGA fielded ...

A fundamental principle in The Rules of golf is covered by Rule 8 – You should play the course as you find it. That means, wherever your ball comes to rest, you must normally accept the conditions and ...

Daylight savings time being gone means fewer hours of sunshine on the golf course. It also means cooler temperatures and perhaps more inclement weather for Sacramento’s weekend warriors. Wetter ...