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Rules of Golf

by Pam Boyd

Carson Laderoute

Carson Laderoute
Josh Kuckens/Times Argus photo

 




Don’t be intimidated, there are numerous resources available to help you learn the rules of golf. In addition to the links below, you can often get clarification from other VSWGA members, your club’s golf professional, or various publications created to demonstrate the rules of golf including condensed and illustrated versions you can carry in your bag. VSWGA supports educational opportunities to help our members learn the Rules of Golf, including assisting with the cost of attending workshops.

 

 

The Rules of the United States Golf Association govern play in all VSWGA events including State Days and major tournaments.

Other Resources: 

  • 15 rules every golfer should know
  • USGA Rules Home
  • Look up any rule or read FAQ
  • Take rules quizzes
  • Rules changes made in 2023
  • Rules changes made in 2019

Still stumped by a rules issue? Reach out to anyone on the VSWGA Rules Committee (listed in your handbook) or email the USGA itself (rules@usga.org). They really do respond.

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Vermont State Women's Golf Association
  • HOME
  • SCHEDULE/RESULTS
  • PLAY
    • State Days
      • Register
        • Eligibility
        • Forward Tees
        • Lottery Events
        • Bring a Guest
      • Procedures
        • Check-In & Fees
        • State Day Rules
        • Pace of Play
          • No Card Option
          • Tips to Speed Up Play
        • Weather
        • Awards
        • Recommendations
      • The GHIN System
      • VSWGA Member Courses
    • Championships
      • Amateur Championship
      • Mid-Amateur Championship
      • Senior Championship
      • Tri-State Championship
      • New England Women’s Amateur Championship
  • MEMBERSHIP
  • JUNIORS
    • 2025 Vermont Junior Tour
  • ABOUT US
    • Board of Directors
    • Committee Chairs & Administration
    • Liaisons
    • Club Reps
      • Club Reps Instructions
    • Volunteer!
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Policies
    • History
      • State Amateur Champions
      • Mid-Amateur Champions
      • Senior Champions
      • State Days
      • Tri-States
      • Match Play
      • Presidents
      • Scrapbook
      • Record Book
  • RULES OF GOLF
    • The GHIN System
    • State Day Rules
    • Pace of Play
      • No Card Option
      • Tips to Speed Up Play
    • Electronics Policy
Vermont State Women's Golf Association
  • HOME
  • SCHEDULE/RESULTS
  • PLAY
    • State Days
      • Register
        • Eligibility
        • Forward Tees
        • Lottery Events
        • Bring a Guest
      • Procedures
        • Check-In & Fees
        • State Day Rules
        • Pace of Play
          • No Card Option
          • Tips to Speed Up Play
        • Weather
        • Awards
        • Recommendations
      • The GHIN System
      • VSWGA Member Courses
    • Championships
      • Amateur Championship
      • Mid-Amateur Championship
      • Senior Championship
      • Tri-State Championship
      • New England Women’s Amateur Championship
  • MEMBERSHIP
  • JUNIORS
    • 2025 Vermont Junior Tour
  • ABOUT US
    • Board of Directors
    • Committee Chairs & Administration
    • Liaisons
    • Club Reps
      • Club Reps Instructions
    • Volunteer!
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Policies
    • History
      • State Amateur Champions
      • Mid-Amateur Champions
      • Senior Champions
      • State Days
      • Tri-States
      • Match Play
      • Presidents
      • Scrapbook
      • Record Book
  • RULES OF GOLF
    • The GHIN System
    • State Day Rules
    • Pace of Play
      • No Card Option
      • Tips to Speed Up Play
    • Electronics Policy
Vermont State Women's Golf Association
P.O. Box 414 Stowe, VT 05672
© 2019–2023 All Rights Reserved.