Rules Of Golf You HAVE To Know

[@JetsNGolf]

Super easy and simple explanation! Great job.

[@joedoaks6517]

Thank you for the excellent video. The rules of the game are complicated. Your explanations are clear and memorable.

[@kristianirvine4192]

Great video . I have really enjoyed the videos on rules of golf please could you do more of them . Keep up the good work

[@nationalclubgolfer]

Lots more coming!

[@jonathandrummel6075]

Always look forward to your videos! Wonderful as always.

[@unlistedvideos5934]

Excellent video. Great job explaining how to drop. Thanks for explaining that you can’t declare your ball lost - so many people don’t understand that. The word “hazard” no longer exists in the rules - only “penalty areas.”

[@nationalclubgolfer]

Thanks! Yes sorry I’m so used to saying hazard 😬

[@neciaburford9574]

Great video. Very clear and easy to follow. Tks heaps. 🎉🇦🇺

[@jonwright8236]

thanks Hannah, really great to learn rules I never knew, brilliant video as usual🤗

[@neilpeace7734]

A good point there Hannah about the playable area on the tee. As far as teeing up is concerned I always try to make sure that the ground is level and I have the best line available. However, I think many club golfers are unaware of the importance of choosing the position you tee off wisely since this is the only place on the golf course where you actually do get a choice. There is a hole on a usual course where, for a left to righter, the best position is on the extreme right of the tee. However, the tee slopes down at that point so the ball is just below your feet by about an inch and I have thinned a few tee shots so that is the obvious reason for it and illustrates why you have to be very careful about any slight slopes or having a clear swing. Many thanks for the advice about dropping the ball I didn't know that the rules have changed and was still dropping from shoulder height but not in competition fortunately. Nice videos Hannah. Ty 🙂

[@nationalclubgolfer]

Yes teeing the ball up in the right location is a great tip for lots of golfers!

[@pathunter6043]

Can you explain the difference between red and yellow hazards. Great content for us beginners!

[@nationalclubgolfer]

Got some content on this coming soon!

[@timhayes629]

Yes Many thanks Hannah great help.

[@AsadKhan-lm6yr]

Great presentation!!!

[@drewl4921]

Good job, see soo many taking incorrect drops when claiming unplayable ball drives me crazy

[@mrradman2986]

Experienced golfer I played with took an unplayable drop closer to the hole from a lie bush up against a fence in the comp on sunday. In reality there was nowhere to drop within 2 club lengths and it was impossible to go back on a line away from the pin as the fence was OB. He should have replayed the shot he thinned from the other side of the green. I wasn't marking his card and he wasn't going to win so I didn't bother to get involved. also played with a lad who tried to claim a drop on 'line of entry' into a hazard rather than a two club length drop from the hazard line to get himself clear of a tree. I put a stop to that one.

[@drewl4921]

@@mrradman2986 1st guy correct should have replayed the shot from original place, 2nd guy depends on whether it was a red or yellow hazard as slightly different rules for each I think

[@mrradman2986]

@@drewl4921 It's a red staked area with no possibility to get over to the other side so 2 club length drop from the hazard line or back to the tee were his options. He wanted to go back on a line to the tee until he was clear of the obstructing tree! Amazingly this was an experienced club golfer who has probably won the odd competition. I now have the rules of golf app on my phone so these issues can be checked out on the course if needed. Thankfully very rarely.

[@DSMillwright]

@@drewl4921 All hazards are penalty areas as of 2019

[@nightbreed7292]

You're so pretty miss Hannah. I love your work and your information on club's, rules and other informative tips. Thank you for making the game fun again.

[@ajl6835]

Would you comment on Rick Shiels looks on one of his videos? Cringe.

[@silverbarsalmonflies5082]

Great vids, thank you 🙌

[@paulakoncki4029]

Dear Hannah! Question? are you aloud to use your foot or club face to mark your ball on or off the green instead of using a peg or ball marker?

[@nationalclubgolfer]

Hi Paula, You can use your club face but you can't use your foot. Hope that helps!

[@bermchasin]

I wish she would have explained the strokes at 5:55 discussing pulling it back out of the hazard. She did so well explaining the stroke and distance just 30 seconds earlier.

[@stefanholt3732]

Informative video. Two things. First you could have mentioned you can stand outside the teeing area just as long as the ball is within the area. Being a hooker I frequently find myself on the left side of the teeing ground!!!Second, when hitting a provisional ball, it has to be different to the initial ball as if it lands in the vicinity of the first you have to know which is which!!😊Many times I have hit a huge block with the first one, played a provisional then done, to my annoyance, the same thing with the provisional!!🙄Keep up the good work⛳

[@sorenmikkelsen7880]

Very good and clear 👏

[@kevinfuters7568]

Nicely explained

[@davewilson9772]

Well done! Thank You.

[@fluxfotos22]

Great Lass.

[@williamdenton5716]

Excellent !! I LOVE Lady Golf Pros ! I was a rules official for The Futures Tour (Think The LPGA's Korn Ferry). I learned so much from those ladies. And the golf game posessed by these players is outstanding and a total treat to watch. Most men would be wise to watch more LPGA Golf, as the ladies hit the ball far more similar distances to their own. Their thinking process on the course is easier to transfer to your own game. And ladies tend to be more detail oriented. And lets face the facts, they are just much more pleasant to be around than we are.

[@mikejones-go8vz]

There will be lots of balls in that gorse bush! Nice video thanks

[@samrad1745]

Good luck to the golfer thinking he can ,on a busy public course , walk back 200 m to the tee and hit again..

[@nationalclubgolfer]

They best hit a provisional then!

[@EshockT]

That’s why they amended to allow you drop in fairway hitting four right?

[@nationalclubgolfer]

@@EshockT That is only a local rule, each club has to implement it for you to use this.

[@tonyfrost9006]

I implement the local rule every time as I am not playing competitions. Seems like a dat rule ro me. The group behind me would be pissed if i went back to the tee.

[@EshockT]

@@nationalclubgolfer that’s right. Thanks.

[@Sea0tter]

Does anyone play the new alternative rule for lost ball , taking 2 stroke penalty without distance?

[@nationalclubgolfer]

It has to be a local rule and I haven’t been anywhere that have implemented it yet but I’m sure some places will have done! Local rules are usually on the back of the scorecard so you could double check there 😃

[@Sea0tter]

My club doesn't implement it. I like the idea , saves the walk of shame back to the T.

[@ianburton9223]

If your scorecard is to be used for handicap purposes then you have to plat with the published local rules for that course and competition. This local rule is rarely seen. However, for general play (among friends with no scorecards to be handed in for handicaps), you can elect your own committee and decide to implement model local rule E-5. If you want to do that it's worth checking out the three diagrams in MLR E-5 that show where a drop can be made under this local rule.

[@derkster2002]

Only the ball has to be between the markers on the tee. You can stand outside the box.

[@dublinboxnut7919]

Every day is a school day, learned a lot here young lady. Really good delivery of information, well done and thanks.

[@reedr7142]

In relation to the ball marker rule-you can use anything SYNTHETIC. Using something from nature (e.g. leaf, petal, stick) will incur a penalty.

[@TigerDavidson]

What do I do if hit off the tee, think it’s in play, but then cannot find it? Can I drop close to where I was confident it landed? I was using the same TaylorMade balls you use this last weekend. I hit from the tee, but when searching for the ball, the green stripe was facing me and made the ball invisible. I wound up dropping (with penalty) where I was confident the ball landed, mostly to not mess up weekend muni course pace of play, but wound up finding that ball coming back down the next holes fairway, as the white became visible form the other side of the ball. That said, what is the rule if we get to the fairway, thought it was in play, but then just simply can’t find the ball? On a side note, if you have any contact with TaylorMade, please tell them to make that same ball, which is my favorite, with a different color stripe! Red? Blue? Literally anything other than green… Thanks for the video!

[@nationalclubgolfer]

If you hit off the tee and can’t find your ball you have to go back to the tee and hit again under penalty. So you would be hitting 3 off the tee. Best thing to do is if you don’t see where the ball lands from the tee, hit a provisional which you can then play if you don’t find your first ball!

[@jamesroberts7489]

@@nationalclubgolfer unless the local rule is in place, They can take a drop in the fairway no closer to the hole under a two stroke penalty. Speeds up play and far better then going back and hitting another one in the trees.

[@ianburton9223]

@@jamesroberts7489 Local rule E-5 Alternative to Stroke and Distance for Lost ball or ball out of bounds has to be specified and published by the committee. This local rule is very rarely specified for any competition, but you're right it can speed up play enormously in general play outside competitions. Check out diagrams MLR E-5 1, 2, and 3 for where the drop can be made.

[@golfnutnz9274]

Rule #6, in the absence of any clear red or yellow marker to say it’s a hazard, then isn’t that still part of the course and not a hazard?

[@Ben311]

First ever first comment! Now back to the rules!

[@daveburch235]

Please advise as to which governing body's rules you are citing, and whether they apply in some countries but not others.

[@nationalclubgolfer]

All rules are approved by R&A and USGA for across the world

[@nickygraham2625]

Rule 4 - unplayable ball question - if you had hit a provisional thinking there was a chance the original ball could be lost, can you use the provisional you took as the stroke and distance shot or do you still have to go back and replay the shot? (which seems crazy and time-wasting!)

[@nationalclubgolfer]

No, you have to go back and play the shot! It is time-wasting but just how it is.

[@ianburton9223]

Might be useful to know that the unplayable rule can be used only if you (or anyone else) find the ball. The player is not obliged to look for the ball, but if someone does find the ball, the player is obliged to identify the ball (hence the reason for dots or initials on the ball) then the found and identified ball becomes the ball in play and the provisional must be abandoned. If your ball is clearly deep in the woods, you can always take a stroke and distance penalty immediately (making sure everyone knows it is NOT a provisional) and put another ball in play - then it no longer matters if someone finds your ball 30 yards into the woods.

[@nationalclubgolfer]

@@ianburton9223 Yes correct

[@nickygraham2625]

Thank you both!

[@paulakoncki4029]

I have a question, when dropping your ball knee high and it rolls and hit your foot is there a penalty? Happy Golfing and I just love your videos!! Regards from South Africa ⛳️🏌🏻‍♀️🐘🦒🦈🐆🦏🥰

[@nationalclubgolfer]

Hello! There used to be but they removed that rule, so no penalty 😊

[@johnswanson4266]

We play only to enjoy a good time with our golf mates and have a lot of fun on the course. Unplayable lie? Throw the ball out to the fairway and carry on ! LOL!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@davidcullen3578]

Well done

[@todd9088]

Good stuff, and well presented..............additional points........ learn the difference between red staked hazards and yellow staked, rules are not the same regarding where you can drop. The "take stroke and distance and go back to the tee" option is technically correct but not practical on a Sunday with a group on the tee behind you. I encourage people to hit more provisional balls if you think you may have a problem. This one will drive the purists crazy, (Mr. Golf skip to the end).........but if you are not a stickler for the rules and your group agrees learn the "relaxed rules of golf". It makes the game move more quickly and makes it more fun..............Greatest game ever created, the handicap system makes players of all abilities able to compete with each other, and what other game can you play and enjoy for decade after decade. .................One more thing.............If you are not a good golfer, quit playing the tips, folks. Move up a tee or two, it will make the game more enjoyable for you and will speed up play as well.

[@donniefore2531]

I play casually... couldn't care less if they follow rules unless there is money on the line. Other than that play the way you want.

[@cluman1]

I play a lot of golf here in Canada and it's very rare you see golfers taking a provisional.

[@jamesroberts7489]

Because us Canadians do what we do lol

[@nationalclubgolfer]

Wow really. It is very common in the UK

[@orlandogolfguruogg5382]

Hi are you sponsored by TM now? Bag looks good.

[@orakelgottes]

On situation of Rule 4, I always use toe wedge and do it whenever playing partner is not looking. It turns out to be against the rule

[@iamdavidbwchen]

Rule 4, can I just have another option 2 club length until back to play after the first 2 club length not in playable, so 2 strokes penalty, hitting 4 in play?

[@ianburton9223]

The ball does not have to be really "unplayable". Only the player can determine that the ball is "unplayable". An opinion from any other player is irrelevant. If the two club length drop for lateral relief for an unplayable ball still leaves you in difficulty, the player has a new situation. In that situation the player can declare the ball unplayable again and all three options are available. If in the new unplayable situation the player decides to take stroke and distance then the ball goes back to where the last stroke was played (not where it was in the first unplayable situation).

[@midlifebiker7424]

Yes, you can keep taking 2 club lengths adding a stroke each time. 9 times out of 10 better to go back and play again.

[@nationalclubgolfer]

Yes you could do this if necessary!

[@DS-gj9lz]

Here's an interesting scenario which happened in my group. Tee ball went towards out of bounds area. Because he was unsure if ball was still inbound he decided to hit a provisional. We went to the first ball, and sure enough it was out of bounds. Now the funny part, he was unable to find his provisional ball. First ball went left and O.B. Second ball went right and disappeared. Suffice it to say an argument ensued because of course there was money on the line and none of us knew the ruling for this situation. What are your thoughts of this?

[@anthonycoleman1909]

DS, the provisional comes into play once you find the first ball is OB. Now because you have lost the provisional on the righthand side of fairway/rough, he would have to play another ball from the tee, so he would be playing 5 off the tee.

[@DS-gj9lz]

@@anthonycoleman1909 I think you are right. It's basically 2 lost balls. At the time we were unsure because I've never come across a situation where the provisional ball was not found. We could not figure out where to take a drop.

[@anthonycoleman1909]

Hi DS, when you also can't find your provisional ball, you just know it is going to be a bad day on the golf course.

[@DS-gj9lz]

Your words hold a lot of truth 😂😂😂😂

[@tonyjones5443]

Could you please tell me the rule number that says I have to tell my fellow players how WE can identify MY ball, because I always thought I’m the only person that needs to identify my ball.

[@nationalclubgolfer]

Its advisable to do so but you don't have to

[@tonyjones5443]

Ok thanks

[@stephenpurvey9356]

Got to be honest I like to go for the trees to avoid a hill or a bunker 9 times out of 10

[@jiml9062]

The revised rules of golf does not make it mandatory to mark your ball for identification. Rule 6.3a states that "the player should put an identifying mark on the ball to be played." 'Should. 'If you are going to 'teach' golf on your channel, please do your research first.

[@flashcloud1500]

Rule 4 - unplayable - unfortunately you are not correct. You may either drop within two club length or back drop as much as you wish on the flag/ball line.

[@nationalclubgolfer]

Yes I explained that or as a third option you can take stroke and distance

[@IamtheWV17]

​@@nationalclubgolferstroke and distance is a third option though?

[@davidcooper3317]

I used to be able to carry a pro bag like that on my shoulders

[@adamdavis5243]

now this is my kinda of gal!

[@cjs7553]

So, just to be clear, we're still not allowed to kick an unplayable lie into a better position when no one is looking?

[@tonyjones5443]

Not unless your name is Mick M and your the HCP secretary

[@fredpostma9826]

I always ask Patrick Reed for advice....

[@nationalclubgolfer]

🤣🤣

[@Jttw2131]

If i go back to where i originally hit, the group behind me will curse me out and tattletale to the ranger. Then the ranger will kick me out. If i search for 3 minutes, the group behind me will curse me out and tattletale to the ranger. Then the ranger will kick me out. If i spend time marking ball, measuring two club lengths, dropping ball, redropping ball, checking the rulebook, etc. - you know what will happen. Nevertheless, thanks for the informative video.

[@nationalclubgolfer]

These rules are just for tournament/ handicap play not casual golf but yes I see your point

[@davidrodriguez2366]

👍 👌 🙆‍♀️

[@rossdark713]

Yep and she broke one of the rules herself unless things have changed. While putting from on the green the flagstick must be removed. I know it's not a match, but when you are talking about what " not to do ", then surely you should set the example.

[@nationalclubgolfer]

You don’t have to take the flagstick out anymore…

[@WayaSayTrey]

God 😮‍💨🤤

[@mikebakker2906]

Stroke and distances never going to happen, the courses won’t allow it because it slows play down to much.

[@nationalclubgolfer]

Ideally you hit a provisional so you don’t have to go back and do stroke and distance ☺️

[@neallirwin1584]

If you aren't playing for a million dollars you don't need to carry a rule book

[@bobburg8761]

Going back to rehit... on a public course. Try it.

[@nationalclubgolfer]

Hit a provisional instead!

[@dingleberryridesagain3606]

Always wave in a mad fashion when the Lady Captain appears,offer her a bite outa yer cheese n Onions Sanger, do not break wind in her company,well maybe silently !!!an on return to clubhouse buy a round for all the Bogans around the five day bar ! Then go home and give the dog a kick up the arse !!

[@datamonkey2450]

Rules guides are always (usually) helpful...but please help by getting the Rules right. At 1:00 the measuring of the teeing area is wrong. All measures of club length (according to The Rules) are "to be made using the longest club that you are carrying for that round with the exception of the putter." In this case the driver.....not the 6/7-iron Hannah used. I gave up at this point.

[@nationalclubgolfer]

I didn't say it was measured with an iron I was just demonstrating the direction in which you would measure 👍

[@donb1183]

Nobody goes back to the tee to hit another shot.

[@nationalclubgolfer]

@@donb1183 they do in competition golf in the uk 😅 obviously not in fun games

[@MarkLawrence-x8d]

Its not a rule to identify your ball, its under courtesy.......

[@nationalclubgolfer]

@@MarkLawrence-x8d yes but you have to be able to identify your golf ball to play it

[@MarkLawrence-x8d]

@@nationalclubgolfer Please read rule7.2 you do not have to mark your ball as long as you can identify it, (its courtesy to do so)if its in the vicinity of where it landed.., but we all know you should do it. I played in a club medal, showed one of my playing partners my initials and stars on my golf ball, I asked him what he had on his and in no uncertain terms he told me to "Piss off"...I refused to sign his card as he went in the rough so many times and i know he used a different ball, he was let go from the club...

[@nationalclubgolfer]

@@MarkLawrence-x8d that is what I just said, you don’t have to mark it, but you have to be able to identify it

[@MarkLawrence-x8d]

@@nationalclubgolfer Hannah, not going to argue with a +2 player..... I am a level 3 rules official and the amoune of rules I see broken, is mad at my club...it drives me crazy....

[@Seektruth-59]

Lost ball in a playable area rule is dumb since we don’t have Marshall’s to show us where the ball is and that rule should be modified for non pros.

[@patgmac]

These rules are why I will probably never play in a tournament.

[@markliquorman9349]

Rule #2: you really didn't make it clear that when teeing-off it is the ball that must be between the markers, but you can stand outside the markers.

[@nationalclubgolfer]

Fair comment!

[@tonyammons3936]

Great content from a beautiful lady. Do you give lessons?

[@BuffaloNickel9]

I just watch to listen to her accent... It's the absolute thickest accent I've ever heard in my entire life! she almost only says part of or the first syllable of the word and just mumbles or grunts the rest😄

[@nationalclubgolfer]

🤣🤣🤣 good old Yorkshire accent

[@jshu1625]

I want to make this girl my girlfriend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!