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Rule of the week #20 – New rules for caddies

Posted on June 22, 2019 by GWGA Web Administrator

Hi Ladies, Just in case any of you will experience the luxury of having a caddie, there are a couple of new rules that apply this year. Your caddie is no longer allowed to stand on or close to the … Continue reading →

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Rule of the week #19 – Requirements before lifting your ball

Posted on June 5, 2019 by GWGA Web Administrator

Hi Ladies, When a player has good reason to mark and lift a ball to identify it, check for damage or see if it lies in a condition where relief is allowed (such as to see whether it is embedded), … Continue reading →

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Rule of he week #18 – Playing out of turn

Posted on May 30, 2019 by GWGA Web Administrator

Hi Ladies, Under the old rule, it was implied that playing out of turn in stroke play was wrong or not allowed even though there was no penalty for doing so. Now, playing “ready golf” is encouraged when it can … Continue reading →

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Rule of the week #17 – Time allowed for a ball search

Posted on May 22, 2019 by GWGA Web Administrator

Hi Ladies, Last season or 2, the League decided to limit the search for a lost ball to 3 minutes instead of the USGA’s rule of 5 minutes to help with the pace of play. This year, the USGA got … Continue reading →

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