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Rule of the week #9 Putting with an unattended flagstick left in the hole

Posted on March 13, 2019 by GWGA Web Administrator

Hi Ladies, Rule 13.2 states that now you can hit the unattended flagstick that’s in the hole from the the putting green (or anywhere else) without penalty. The decision to remove the flagstick, have it attended or keep it in … Continue reading →

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Rule of the week #8 Replacing a ball on the putting green

Posted on March 4, 2019 by GWGA Web Administrator

Hi All The old rules stated that if your ball was moved by a player or an outside agency after it had already been lifted and replaced on the green, you would have needed to return and place your ball … Continue reading →

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Rule of the week # 7 – Embedded ball

Posted on February 19, 2019 by GWGA Web Administrator

Hi Ladies, The old rule stated that you were only allowed relief when your ball was embedded in it’s own pitch-mark in “areas cut to fairway height or less”. Now you may take relief by dropping your ball within one … Continue reading →

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Rule of the week #6 – Substituting ball when taking relief

Posted on February 12, 2019 by GWGA Web Administrator

Hi All, With a few exceptions,  the old rule stated that you had to use your original ball when you took free relief. Now, you may use either the original ball or another when taking relief. It’s always a good … Continue reading →

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