New Rules – Video Instructions Part 2

Check out part 2 of our links to Golf Australia’s instructional videos of
2019’s new golf rules.

This week we are looking at “Ball at Rest”, “Ball in Motion” and Relief Rules. 
Remember to pick up your New Rule book from reception.

 

 

 

 
In the new Rules of Golf from January 1, there will be no penalty for accidentally moving your ball during search. Read more
 
 
 
 
 
In the new Rules of Golf from January 1, there is no penalty for accidentally moving your ball or ball-marker on the putting green. Read more
 
 
 
 
 
When the original location of your ball is not known, replace it on its estimated spot. Read more
 
 
 
 
 
New standard to determine if you caused your ball to move. Read more
 
 
 

Ball in Motion

 
No penalty if your ball in motion is accidentally deflected by you, your equipment, or your caddie. Read more

 
 

Relief Rules

 
Relief allowed without penalty for an embedded ball anywhere (except in sand) in the “general area” (a new term for “through the green”). Read more
 
 
 
 
 
For free relief, as well as in penalty situations, players are now entitled to change their ball.Read more
 
 
 
 
 
Your ball is lost if not found in three minutes, rather than the current five minutes. Read more
 

To study all the rules click here.
 

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