Rules of Golf 2012-2015 Pocket Edition - The R&A
Rules of Golf 2012-2015 Pocket Edition - The R&A
Rules of Golf 2012-2015 Pocket Edition - The R&A
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Appendix II 147<br />
1. Clubs<br />
a. General<br />
A club is an implement designed to be used for striking the ball and generally<br />
comes in three forms: woods, irons and putters distinguished by shape<br />
and intended use. A putter is a club with a l<strong>of</strong>t not exceeding ten degrees<br />
designed primarily for use on the putting green.<br />
<strong>The</strong> club must not be substantially different from the traditional and<br />
customary form and make. <strong>The</strong> club must be composed <strong>of</strong> a shaft and a<br />
head and it may also have material added to the shaft to enable the player<br />
to obtain a firm hold (see 3 below). All parts <strong>of</strong> the club must be fixed<br />
so that the club is one unit, and it must have no external attachments.<br />
Exceptions may be made for attachments that do not affect the performance<br />
<strong>of</strong> the club.<br />
b. Adjustability<br />
All clubs may incorporate features for weight adjustment. Other forms<br />
<strong>of</strong> adjustability may also be permitted upon evaluation by the R&A. <strong>The</strong><br />
following requirements apply to all permissible methods <strong>of</strong> adjustment:<br />
(i) the adjustment cannot be readily made;<br />
(ii) all adjustable parts are firmly fixed and there is no reasonable likelihood<br />
<strong>of</strong> them working loose during a round; and<br />
(iii) all configurations <strong>of</strong> adjustment conform with the <strong>Rules</strong>.<br />
During a stipulated round, the playing characteristics <strong>of</strong> a club must not be<br />
purposely changed by adjustment or by any other means (see Rule 4-2a).<br />
c. Length<br />
<strong>The</strong> overall length <strong>of</strong> the club must be at least 18 inches (0.457 m) and,<br />
except for putters, must not exceed 48 inches (1.219 m).