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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Contents<br />
Appendix I<br />
Contents ...............................................................................................................................................118<br />
Part A. Local <strong>Rules</strong> .........................................................................................................................120<br />
Part B. Specimen Local <strong>Rules</strong> ...................................................................................................122<br />
Part C. Conditions <strong>of</strong> the Competition .............................................................................137<br />
Appendix II<br />
Design <strong>of</strong> Clubs ................................................................................................................................146<br />
Appendix III<br />
<strong>The</strong> Ball ..................................................................................................................................................159<br />
Appendix IV<br />
Devices and Other Equipment ...............................................................................................160<br />
<strong>Rules</strong> <strong>of</strong> Amateur Status ...........................................................................................................163<br />
Appendix – Policy on Gambling ...........................................................................................180<br />
Index .......................................................................................................................................................182<br />
R&A <strong>Rules</strong> Limited<br />
With effect from 1st January 2004, the responsibilities and authority <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong><br />
Royal and Ancient <strong>Golf</strong> Club <strong>of</strong> St Andrews in making, interpreting and<br />
giving decisions on the <strong>Rules</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Golf</strong> and on the <strong>Rules</strong> <strong>of</strong> Amateur Status<br />
were transferred to R&A <strong>Rules</strong> Limited.<br />
Gender<br />
In the <strong>Rules</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Golf</strong>, the gender used in relation to any person is understood<br />
to include both genders.<br />
<strong>Golf</strong>ers with Disabilities<br />
<strong>The</strong> R&A publication entitled “A Modification <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Rules</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Golf</strong><br />
for <strong>Golf</strong>ers with Disabilities”, that contains permissible modifications <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Rules</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Golf</strong> to accommodate disabled golfers, is available through the R&A.<br />
Handicaps<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Rules</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Golf</strong> do not legislate for the allocation and adjustment <strong>of</strong><br />
handicaps. Such matters are within the jurisdiction <strong>of</strong> the National Union<br />
concerned and queries should be directed accordingly.