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BY THE BOOK: Video on the Rules of Golf

Watch and learn to find out the answers to these commonly asked questions.

THE BALL

Do I have to tee up my ball?

What is the rule for cleaning my ball?

What can I do if my ball is embedded?

What if I hit the wrong ball out of a hazard?

What if my ball moves after I address it?

What happens when my ball hangs over the hole?

What happens if my ball rests against the flagstick?

THE COURSE

What is considered a loose impediment?

Is a golf towel a moveable obstruction?

Is a sand rake a moveable obstruction?

How do I know if my ball is in casual water?

What is considered to be ground under repair?

Do I get relief from a sprinkler head?

What should I do if my ball is in a lateral water hazard?

Can I remove stones from a bunker?

THE GAME

How many clubs can I have in my bag?

Who plays first?

Who plays first during match & stroke play?

What does "four ball stroke play" mean?

What does "four ball match play" mean?

What is a stableford competition?

Who is in charge of a competition?

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