The United States Golf Association (USGA) and The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland (R&A), jointly write and interpret the Rules of Golf to guard the tradition and integrity of the game. The latest version went into effect on January 1, 2019.
Rules Resources
- Digital Rules Book
- Golf’s New Rules: Major Changes
- USGA Rules Hub
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Clarifications of the 2019 Rules of Golf
- LGA Championship Hard Card
- Amateur Status
- Free Public Rules Seminar – Wednesday, March 22 at 3:00 PM ET
- USGA-AGA Free Relief Rules Webinar


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