It could be, according to the Rules of Golf. It just depends on what happend prior to that ...

A scratch golfer and rules expert breaks down exactly when you can lift your ball to check for damage after hitting a hard surface like a wall.

The Rules of Golf get specific about what constitutes a stroke, and that comes into play in just this situation ...

If you're waiting on the group ahead, can you use the extra time to search for your ball for more than 3 minutes? Rules Guy ...

There are tons of different golf rules out there, many of which can be confusing AF for any level of player, not just beginner golfers. From the most absurd, like the Water Bottle Rule, to the most ...

Last month, seven friends and I ventured to a spectacular golf destination to play some mostly unspectacular golf. The assortment of players included single digits, mid-handicaps and the dreaded guy ...

You probably read the headline above and wondered how could it possibly not be a penalty when you're opponent purposely stops your golf ball from rolling. Well, you're mostly right. In almost every ...

NCG's Matt Chivers is tired of having the rules of golf explained to him when a incident with the game's laws occurs on tour.

No gambling. No doping. Only moderate alcohol consumption at post-tournament parties. The new LIV Golf circuit might look like a lot of fun (and money), but the Greg Norman-fronted tour also has ...

In this video, Neil Tappin is joined by Golf Monthly's rule guru Jezz Ellwood to discuss 7 of the strangest rules incidents ...