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RULES: Can you really change balls during the play of a hole?

Learn about the exceptions that allow it.

Rules of Golf: Alfred Hitchcock and “The Birds”

Contrary to the famous film by the British film director, in golf the names of the birds have an idyllic connotation

Reportaje: ¡No desdeñes las Reglas Locales!

Son tan importantes como las Reglas de Golf en sí mismas y es preciso darles la trascendencia que tienen

Twenty-five candidates take the theoretical test for National Referee

Passing this exam is mandatory in order to take the practical exam.

VIDEO | How to leave the flag on the green?

Ignacio Gervás tells us the best way to do it so as not to damage either the green itself or the roll of the ball

The R&A and USGA publish the new Amateur Player Status Rules

They will come into effect on January 1, 2022

ALL WITH ONE CLICK: Download the improved version of the 2019 Rules of Golf App and update

The paper version will cease printing from 2023 onwards.

VIDEO | Procedure for dropping a ball into a relief area

In these five videos we show you how to solve different types of situations in the field

GOLF RULES: Pay attention to the teeing area

A series of articles intended to contribute to the dissemination and teaching of the Rules of Golf

GOLF RULES: Marker's Obligations and Responsibilities

A series of articles intended to contribute to the dissemination and teaching of the Rules of Golf

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