Golf is based on two fundamental principles: play the ball as it lies and play the course as you find it, although certain ...

Just as the rules allow you to clear loose impediments from your path, they also entitle you to put them back where they were ...

The Rules of Golf specify when (and why) removing sticks, leaves, etc. is allowed without being hit with a penalty ...

Among the good things that came out the USGA and R&A’s modernization of the Rules of Golf in 2019 were some changes borne out of common sense that didn't impact the unique challenges of the game.

Under the Rules of Golf, a loose impediment only counts as moveable if it can be relocated with "reasonable effort.".

I hit my ball into a pile of leaves, now what? This involves what the Rules of Golf calls “loose impediments.” In other words, any unattached, natural objects that can be easily removed – things like ...

The Rules of Golf are tricky! Thankfully, we’ve got the guru. Our Rules Guy knows the book front to back. Got a question? He’s got all the answers. When playing under winter rules, is it permissible ...

I hit my ball into a pile of leaves, now what? This involves what the Rules of Golf calls “loose impediments.” In other words, any unattached, natural objects that can be easily removed – things like ...

The Rules of Golf change from time to time, typically over a four-yearly cycle, and the reason this is a valid question is that this is one of the elements that changed quite significantly with the ...

Natural objects like leaves, twigs, stones near your ball can be moved away without penalty anywhere on the course, even in bunkers or penalty areas, but if moving one causes your ball to move (except ...

Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you play smarter, better golf. As I sit here typing, rain is pouring, wind is whipping, and I’m slowly seeing leaves ...