The rules of golf are constantly being amended and added to. This set of tips will explain some of the basic rules and help you understand the game a bit better.
Match Play
There are two ways to play golf: match play and stroke play. In match play, each hole is a separate contest. The scoring is as follows: if you win the first hole, you are one-up; if you lose it, you are one-down; if you tie it, you are all-square.
Stroke Play
Stroke play is a round of golf in which the score is kept by adding the total of strokes taken throughout the round (9 or 18 holes). Another name for stroke play is medal play.
Your Responsibilities
You have several responsibilities as a golf player. Here are a few:
Read the rules on the course you're playing on.
Tee off on time.
Always use your correct handicap.
Record your score correctly on your scorecard.
Play your own ball.
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