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 Whether you’re thinking of playing in a tournament, want to correct an annoying playing partner or just want to settle an argument, knowing how to play golf correctly can come in handy. The problem is, there are a lot of rules — each with numerous clauses. Picking up a copy of the “Golf Rules Quick Reference Stroke Play Guide” can help. The pocket-size book is informative, practical and explains the rules in easy-to-understand language. Everything from drops and bunker play to lost balls and when to give or get advice is covered in the book, which includes 35 color illustrations. It’s also easy to use, with tabs dividing the rules into precise areas: at the tee, through the green, bunkers, water hazards, out of bounds and provisional areas, on the green, and when a ball is deflected. In other words, if you’re on the tee and accidentally nudge your ball on a practice swing, you can find out what measure to take in a matter of seconds. (Don’t worry. There is no penalty; just tee the ball back up.) If you’re in a bunker and find there are two balls half submerged, you can find out the correct one to play by flipping to the bunker tab. (Whatever you do, don’t pick it up; that’s a one-stroke penalty.) Or, if you’re putting and your ball hits another ball, just reach into your pocket and look it up. (Assess yourself a two-stroke penalty and move the deflected ball to its original place.) Written by Yves Ton-That, a golf rules official and lawyer, the “Golf Rules Quick Reference Stroke Play Guide” was voted he second best new product at the 2004 PGA Merchandise Show. It truly is a compact, easy way to settle arguments and keep everybody honest. It might also help you competitively, since not all rules are penal. Many are about relief or movable objects. For more information, visit, www.golfrulesmadeeasy.com. — JOEL BEERS |
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