Rules and Manners
Find the answers to all your rules, etiquette and manners questions, while following the No. 1 rule of GottaGoGolf Magazine: Have fun! Guidance editor Gail Rogers will show you the way.
Features
123rf.com
Match play times two
Most clubs send their match play contestants out in two twosomes. Should you help look for lost balls in the other match? Who putts first? Six questions, with answers from GottaGoGolf Guidance Editor Gail Rogers. more »
May 9, 2013 by Gail Rogers in Rules and Manners
Dreamstime
5 guidelines for provisionals
Do you know when and how to play a provisional? Here's a hint: You don't say, "I'll hit another," or, "Mulligan!" and then re-tee. As usual, Guidance guru Gail Rogers comes to the rescue. more »
Oct 30, 2012 by Gail Rogers in Rules and Manners (1 Comments)
3 tournament don'ts
Guidance expert Gail Rogers has seen these common rules violations too many times. Now, you won't make them when you're playing for major marbles! more »
Sep 1, 2012 by Gail Rogers in Rules and Manners (3 Comments)
123rf.com
Play faster NOW
Gail Rogers challenges golfers to make one small change and shave minutes off the time of their round. Yay, more time for the 19th hole! more »
Aug 2, 2012 by Gail Rogers in Rules and Manners
Dreamstime
Ball-grabbing trees?
You saw your ball going into that tree but didn't see it come out. Now what? Gail Rogers offers guidance. more »
Jul 1, 2012 by Gail Rogers in Rules and Manners (3 Comments)
Guidance Editor Gail Rogers: She rocks on the rules
Gail Rogers has been writing about the rules and officiating for years, but it's her quiet sensibility and utter lack of dictatorialism that wins GottaGoGolf's heart. She has officiated in more than 50 USGA championships and the Curtis Cup, and teaches two-day rules workshops for volunteer tournament officials. The training program developed during her tenure as Director of Education at the NCGA has been shared with regional associations throughout the United States and Mexico.
What Readers Say
I always enjoy learning just a little bit more about the rules. Gail breaks it down into language ...
Sandy Ferrario | Spring rules spruce-up
I love my Kikkor shoes. No spikes, but a very aggressive turf sole. I have walked 36 in them! So co...
Robin | Most comfortable shoe for walking 18
This is a "Local Rule" determined by each course. It is confusing for players to have some moveabl...
Pamela Waters | 6 steps to relief from the cart path
Great overview of the trends. I would love to actually SEE photos, as well as read the descriptions...
Hollie | Keeping up with the trends?
Tiger Woods is an easy target and everyone got on the band wagon,including his swing coach!! - I ha...
Karen Branco | The Only Golf Lesson You'll Ever Need by Hank Haney