Golf Rules Changes 2019 It has happened! The golf rules have been updated in order to improve the tempo, remove all petty "mistake" rules and made hazards less troublesome. We think that all-in-all these changes are positive for the game of golf but especially for beginners of golf. The preconception of golf is that all the rules are impossible to get a grip on, that there is a huge curve to climb over to start playing. So these changes reducing the barrier of entry of you will and will hopefully attract more players to the beautiful game! Some of the most important changes: Most important changes Golf Rules 2019 put with the flag in the hole fix green spike marks looking for the ball for a maximum of 3 minutes (previous 5) remove loose objects everywhere (in hazards etc) ground the club in hazards without penalty no mandatory order on [...]

New Golf Handicap System 2020 USGA and R&A announced last year that a new handicap system is ready with a new, joint- and global system. Around the world of golf, there have been different ways as to how you would calculate one's handicap. But, as of 2020, a new handicap system will be implemented and remove the differences – The World Handicap System (WHS). The new system has been developed by review how it works in: The European Golf Association Golf Australia The Council of National Golf Unions in Great Britain and Ireland South African Golf Association The Argentine Golf Association and USGA In 15 countries, 52 000 golfers have been asked what they think of the new World Handicap System and 76 percent was positive, 22 neutral and 2 percent showed negative affection towards it. World Handicap System (WHS) Both competitive and friendly golf rounds will act towards a golfer's [...]

What is an Albatross in Golf? A Hole-In-One is usually what most golf players dream of achieving. But shouldn't an albatross rank as high, or even higher? In this article, we will delve into how incredible an achievement getting an albatross really is (and what it is). We will also reveal what pieces of evidence we have for when the first Albatross was scored. (And if you scroll down you will find a video of the Top 10 Albatrosses on the European Tour!) Is Golf a Good Walk Spoiled or is achieving an Albatross realistic? The "PAR" system is really unique to the game of golf and usually separates the length of the hole. A par 3, where the goal should be to complete the hole in 3 strokes or less, is shorter than a par 5 where the goal is to complete the [...]