For those taking up golf, the rules of play can be very daunting. However, there are lots of great resources online that will help you to understand the Rules of Golf and the Rules of Handicapping.
Download the Rules of Golf App via the links below
Rules Essentials
The R&A (the body that governs the sport of golf worldwide) has put together information on the essential rules of golf. Watch all 10 essential videos in one go and then answer the questions to check you have understood. Visit the Rules Essential on the R&A website.
R&A Visual Search
The visual search covers the most common scenarios in which you might find yourself in the different areas of the course. It allows you to easily find the Rule for a particular situaion.
Check out the visual search on the R&A website.
Information on Handicapping
A handicap is a system used in golf to allow golfers of all abilities to compete on a fair and equal basis. In 2020 golf in Ireland has adopted the World Handicap System (WHS). Read about the new WHS here.
Find out more about how to get a handicap, how handicaps apply, and how handicaps are adjusted over time based on a player’s evolving ability on the R&A Website.
Modified Rules of Golf for Players with Disabilities
There are modified rules of golf for players with disabilities to enable the player to play fairly with players who have no disabilities, the same disability or different types of disabilities. The modified rules adapt the rules of golf for the following four categories:
- Players who are blind,
- Players who are amputees,
- Players who use assistive mobility devices, and
- Players with intellectual disabilities.
The modified rules only apply if adopted by the committee in charge of a competition and do not automatically apply to every competition involving players with disabilities. For more information on the Modified Rules click here.