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Concessions in match play: publish guidance on when/why to concede short putts to keep matches friendly wit...
Concessions in match play: publish guidance on when/why to concede short putts to keep matches friendly without undermining competition.
Local rule proposal: 1 mulligan per 9 holes in casual rounds; cannot be used on the green or to replay a co...
Local rule proposal: 1 mulligan per 9 holes in casual rounds; cannot be used on the green or to replay a conceded putt. Scores must note 'M' when used.
Which community rule should we pilot for the upcoming season?
Which community rule should we pilot for the upcoming season?
Pace of play: adopt ready golf, 3-minute ball search, and 40-second shot guideline. What else keeps groups ...
Pace of play: adopt ready golf, 3-minute ball search, and 40-second shot guideline. What else keeps groups moving without feeling rushed?
Preferred lies: when conditions are wet or muddy, should we allow lift, clean, and place within 6 inches in...
Preferred lies: when conditions are wet or muddy, should we allow lift, clean, and place within 6 inches in the fairway only?
Install marked drop zones on holes 3 and 12 where penalty areas are steep. Intent: faster play and safer fo...
Install marked drop zones on holes 3 and 12 where penalty areas are steep. Intent: faster play and safer footing.
Local option for out-of-bounds: allow lateral relief with 2-stroke penalty near the entry point (for league...
Local option for out-of-bounds: allow lateral relief with 2-stroke penalty near the entry point (for leagues only). Fair or too generous?
Published rules are approved principles that are officially in effect.
Out-of-Bounds Relief (Local): Two-Stroke Drop at Entry
PublishedFor OB shots, instead of stroke-and-distance, apply a two-stroke penalty and drop at the estimated point of crossing the OB line, within two club lengths, no nearer the hole. Sp...
Alice JohnsonTie-Breaker: Sudden-Death Playoff
PublishedIn the event of a tie in stroke play, decide the winner via sudden-death playoff starting on hole 1 (or a designated loop). If daylight/time is limited, switch to a scorecard co...
Tony LinuxPace of Play: Max Score = Double Par
PublishedTo prevent backups and frustration, the maximum score on any hole is double par. Example: Par 4 -> Max 8. Pick up after reaching the cap and record the max.
Jonny RomanPreferred Lies / Winter Rules
PublishedWhen conditions are wet/muddy: Players may lift, clean, and place within one club length, same area (fairway-to-fairway, rough-to-rough), no closer to the hole. Toggle: Committe...
Richard YangMulligan on the First Tee (1 per player)
PublishedPurpose: Reduce first-tee nerves and keep the round fun. Allowed: One mulligan per player, first tee only. Not allowed: Extra mulligans or carrying forward. Season: Year-round u...
Chris OldenDrafted rules are newly proposed principles under active discussion and consideration.
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Set-in-stone rules are established principles intended to remain fixed and unalterable.
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