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R&A, USGA release official 'modern' rules of golf
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews and the United States Golf Association have unveiled the new Rules of Golf, to be implemented from January 1, 2019.
13 Mar 2018
R&A, USGA introduce new rule to limit video reviews
The R&A and the USGA have issued a new decision on the Rules of Golf, which takes effect immediately, to limit the use of video evidence in the game.
26 Apr 2017
Rules of Golf to get drastic ‘modern’ makeover
The R&A and USGA has revealed 30 proposed changes designed to make the Rules of Golf fairer, more consistent and easier for all golfers to understand and apply.
2 Mar 2017
Rules of Golf need to change: GA
Australian golf’s governing body, Golf Australia, is backing a top-level push to cut and simplify the Rules of Golf to attract more players to the game.
21 Sep 2016
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