The R&A and USGA have announced changes to the Rules of Golf for 2023.
In all there are five alterations, each introduced to “help golfers at all levels of play”.
Keep scrolling to find out what the changes mean…
Modifications for players with disabilities
Existing rules are modified for players who require them due to disabilities. However, under the changes for 2023, the modifications will become rules in their own right.
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Handicap usage in stroke play
Under the current rules, if you submit a physical scorecard and don’t write your handicap, you’ll be disqualified. But from January 1, that’s not the case. Due to “the continued growth of score-posting technology”, players will no longer be penalised. Committees will be responsible for handicap accuracy.
Club damaged during round
If a club is damaged during a round, you will now be able to replace it – which isn’t currently the case. This will only apply if it wasn’t broken as the result of abuse, though.
Ball moved by natural forces
From January 1, if you drop, place or replace your ball and it then moves to another area of the course or out of bounds, it must be replaced.
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