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2019 Rules of Golf Changes
Changes to the Rules of Golf for 2019
25
Sports
Not Applicable
03/12/2018

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Term
What is the new Rule for a ball accidentally struck multiple times during a stroke?
Definition
There is NO PENALTY and the ball is played where it lies
Term
What is the new Rule for accidental deflections?
Definition
There will be no penalty and the ball will be played as it lies (with limited exceptions)
Term
What is the new Rule for a player moving his ball accidentally during a search?
Definition
There will be no penalty for causing it to move and the ball will always be replaced.
Term
What is the new Rule for a ball played from the green that hits an unattended flagstick in the hole?
Definition
There will be NO PENALTY for a ball played from the green striking an unattended flagstick in the hole.
Term
What is the new Rule for a caddie lifting a ball on the putting green?
Definition
The caddie can mark and lift a ball without authorization.
Term
What is the new Rule regarding caddies standing behind players to help with alignment?
Definition
Caddies are now prohibited from standing directly behind once the player begins taking a stance. (General Penalty)
Term
What new term will be used to describe areas that typically were deemed water hazards?
Definition
Penalty area. Red penalty area and yellow penalty area.
Term
What is the new Rule regarding opposite side relief from red penalty areas?
Definition
The opposite side relief is only available when the committee adopts a local rule allowing it.
Term
How has the procedure for lifting and marking a ball in the general area changed?
Definition
Players no longer need to announce the intention to another person.
Term
How will a club-length now be defined?
Definition
It will be defined as the length of the longest club in the player's bag, except it cannot be the putter.
Term
What is the new Rule with regards to moving or touching loose impediments in a bunker?
Definition
A player will be allowed to touch or move loose impediments in a bunker. No grounding or practice swings.
Term
What are the new standards for dropping?
Definition
The ball must be let go from knee height and does not touch the player or his equipment before it hits the ground.
Term
What is the new standard from where a ball must come to rest when dropping?
Definition
The ball must be dropped in and come to rest in the relief area.
Term
What is the procedure if a ball is dropped twice and comes to rest outside of the relief area both times?
Definition
It will be placed where it first touched the ground on the second drop.
Term
What area will a player now drop a ball when taking embedded ball relief in the general area?
Definition
Within one club length of the spot right behind where the ball embedded, no nearer the hole.
Term
What is the new procedure for replacing a ball, whether its original spot is known or not?
Definition
The ball will always be placed, even if the exact spot is not known. It can be placed in the estimated spot.
Term
What is the new standard for deciding why a ball moved?
Definition
Known or virtually certain (at least 95% likely)
Term
What is the new Rule for taking a damaged ball out of play?
Definition
The ball must be cut or cracked during the play of the hole.
Term
What is the new Rule for substituting a ball when taking relief?
Definition
A ball can always be substituted, whether or not it is free relief.
Term
What is the new time limit for a ball search?
Definition
Three minutes
Term
What is the new rule for touching the line of play on a putting green?
Definition
There is no longer a penalty for merely touching the line, but you cannot improve the line unless you are repairing damage.
Term
What is the new Rule for touching loose impediments or the ground in a penalty area?
Definition
There are no longer restrictions on removing loose impediments or grounding your club in a penalty area.
Term
What is the new option for taking an unplayable lie outside of a bunker?
Definition
A player may now take back-on-the-line relief out of a bunker for a total of two penalty strokes.
Term
What is the new Rule for playing with a damaged club?
Definition
A player will be allowed to keep using or repair the damaged club during the round, no matter how the damage occurred.
Term
What is the new procedure for a ball that has been marked, lifted, replaced, and then moves?
Definition
It MUST be replaced.
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