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To begin learning the Rules of Golf, it is recommended to start by thoroughly reading and studying the definitions provided in the Rules of Golf book. Gaining an understanding of the “Language of the Game” and the specific meanings of common words used in the rules, such as “bunker,” “equipment,” “embedded,” “animal,” and “moved,” is crucial.

Rule 16 covers when and how you may take free relief by playing a ball from a different place, such as when you have interference by an abnormal course condition or a dangerous animal condition.

USGA CEO Mike Whan and Chief Governance Officer Thomas Pagel provide an in-depth view of the USGA’s/R&A’s latest proposal to introduce a Model Local Rule for golf balls used in elite competitions.

The USGA and The R&A have unveiled a regular update to the Rules of Golf as they continue to make the Rules easier to understand an

Penalty areas are one of the five defined areas of the course and can be marked as either red or yellow. When your ball lies in a penalty area, you can play it as it lies or take relief outside the penalty area for one penalty stroke.