Rule of the week

Rules videos

25-01-13

Golf Australia's Director of Rules and Handicapping Simon Magdulski discusses the procedure for making a correct drop and some recent decisions involving the rule on professional tours. more

VIDEO Rule of the Week: Doubt in Stroke Play Procedure

07-11-12

Tour players have referees on hand all the time to help them with the Rules of Golf relating to Stroke Play. The R&A's Director - Rules Grant Moir discusses the options for club members who may not have rules officials readily available with England pro Sam Head. more

VIDEO Rule of the Week: Ball interfering with play in bunker

08-10-12

What happens when another ball lies close to your ball in the bunker and is interfering with your play? The R&A's Director - Rules Grant Moir discusses the rule with Australia's Karen Lunn and England's Sam Head. more

VIDEO Rule of the Week: Immovable obstruction

02-10-12

So your shot has landed on an immovable obstruction like a road and you're not sure what to do? The R&A's Director of Rules, Grant Moir runs a player through their options under the Rules of Golf. more

VIDEO Rule of the Week: Unplayable ball in bunker

25-09-12

Found yourself with an unplayable lie in a bunker? Not sure what to do? Watch Australian Karen Lunn and the R&A's Director of Rules, Grant Moir discuss the options. more

VIDEO Rule of the week: Identifying ball covered by impediments

07-08-12

What rules do you need to be aware of when your ball is covered by loose impediments in a hazard? more

VIDEO Rule of the Week: Stones in bunkers

30-07-12

What happens if a stone is interfering with your shot? Can you remove the stone? Is there a local rule in place? more

VIDEO Rule of the Week: Prohibited actions - ball in bunker

24-07-12

What rules do you need to be aware of when your ball is in a bunker? Can you smooth the sand where you plan to stand? How far can you dig your feet in to stabilise your stance? Find out what the rules are. more

VIDEO Rule of the Week: Playing a provisional ball

16-07-12

Hit an errant shot? Not sure if your ball has stayed in play? It might be time to hit a provisional ball. And there's more to it than just saying "I'm going to reload." more

VIDEO Rule of the Week: Moving a ball at rest

09-07-12

What happens if you accidentally move a ball at rest? Watch World Number 5 and R&A Working for Golf Ambassador Suzann Pettersen and R&A Rules Official Shona McCrae discuss the rule. more