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Q: When did the play as it lies rule in golf change?
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Which sport has this rule Play the ball as it lies?

Golf


What is the rule if the ball moves when in your down swing and you carry on and hit the golf ball?

nothing you play the ball from where it lies from where you hit it


When was the stymie rule removed from the official rules of golf?

The stymie rule was removed from the official rules of golf in 1952. Before this rule was removed a golf player would need to have to play around another ball in play even if they caused an obstruction.


What is the rule of ones?

Play the ball as it lies, Play the course as you find it, and if you cannot do either, do what is fair. But to do what is fair, you need to know the Rules of Golf. Golf is one of the most complicated games in the world, I could not simply give you one rule which was detailed enough for anyone to understand without blabbing on for about 10 paragraphs. So the little quote above, taken from the R & A rule book explains it best.


What is one of the golf rules?

Play the ball as it lies, Play the course as you find it, and if you cannot do either, do what is fair. But to do what is fair, you need to know the Rules of Golf. Golf is one of the most complicated games in the world, I could not simply give you one rule which was detailed enough for anyone to understand without blabbing on for about 10 paragraphs. So the little quote above, taken from the R & A rule book explains it best.


Can you play a different kind of golf balls on different holes in the same round?

Yes, in amateur golf there is nothing stopping you. The only thing you cannot do is change ball midway through a hole. On the professional tours there is a one ball rule.


In golf if a ball lands in front of another ball does the opponent get to hit the ball again so the other person doesn't knock the ball?

Yes and No. This is covered by Rule 22-2 Ball Interfering with Play of the Rules of Golf. Except when a ball is in motion, if a player considers that another ball might interfere with his play, he may have it lifted. A ball lifted under this Rule must be replaced (see Rule 20-3). The ball must not be cleaned unless it lies on the putting green (see Rule 21). In stroke play, a player required to lift his ball may play first rather than lift the ball.


What is 1 rule of golf?

One rule in golf is that there you can only have up to 14 clubs in your bag at once.


In Golf.....Rule for ball in play?

you hit the ball towards the flag. But if it goes in a water hazard, you drop before the water.


If your ball lies between the edge of the green and apron and fairway you may obtain relief 6 inches not nearer the hole True or False?

There simplest rule in golf, play the ball as it lies. It sounds like this applies here, so the answer is false, you may not receive relief. There are situations in which you may receive 6 inches relief, this is when lift, clean and place is in play. Check local rules for relief from sprinkler heads etc.


Can you adjust your golf clubs during a round of golf?

No. By doing so, you would be in violation of rule 4.2.


What is the one rule regarding the golf ball?

Hit it