https://golfregels.app/en/blogThe latest golf news through the lens of the Rules of Golf: tour rulings, clear explanations of the rule behind the story and practical lessons for your round.https://golfregels.app/en/blog/rule-11-ball-hits-person-animal-objecthttps://golfregels.app/en/blog/rule-11-ball-hits-person-animal-objectWed, 19 Aug 2026 11:14:02 +0000A deflected approach hitting a spectator or cart often causes confusion. Rule 11 explains why there is usually no penalty and the ball is played as it lies.https://golfregels.app/en/blog/rule-17-vs-rule-19-relief-optionshttps://golfregels.app/en/blog/rule-17-vs-rule-19-relief-optionsMon, 17 Aug 2026 05:00:50 +0000Ball in a penalty area or simply unplayable? Compare Rule 17 and Rule 19 relief options so you pick the correct, often cheaper way back into play.https://golfregels.app/en/blog/rule-9-ball-moved-golf-penaltyhttps://golfregels.app/en/blog/rule-9-ball-moved-golf-penaltySun, 16 Aug 2026 05:01:02 +0000A ball that moves at rest raises one of golf's most common rules questions. Here's how Rule 9 decides when a penalty applies and when it doesn't.https://golfregels.app/en/blog/provisional-ball-rule-18-3-explainedhttps://golfregels.app/en/blog/provisional-ball-rule-18-3-explainedSat, 15 Aug 2026 19:42:22 +0000Late summer rough hides balls fast. Here is how Rule 18.3 lets you play a provisional ball correctly, and the mistakes that turn it into the wrong ball.https://golfregels.app/en/blog/penalty-areas-red-yellow-stakes-reliefhttps://golfregels.app/en/blog/penalty-areas-red-yellow-stakes-reliefSat, 15 Aug 2026 19:40:36 +0000No breaking news here, just a clear breakdown of Rule 17: what red and yellow penalty area stakes mean and every relief option you actually have.https://golfregels.app/en/blog/unplayable-ball-bunker-rule-19-3-michael-kimhttps://golfregels.app/en/blog/unplayable-ball-bunker-rule-19-3-michael-kimSat, 15 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000Michael Kim calls the unplayable ball rule in bunkers 'stupid'. Here is how Rule 19.3 really works: every option, the penalties and practical tips.https://golfregels.app/en/blog/ryder-cup-qualifying-match-play-ruleshttps://golfregels.app/en/blog/ryder-cup-qualifying-match-play-rulesSat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000Ryder Cup qualifying starts on 27 August 2026 at The Belfry. Learn how match play, foursomes and four-ball really work, with practical tips for your club.https://golfregels.app/en/blog/dechambeau-two-stroke-penalty-rule-8-1-openhttps://golfregels.app/en/blog/dechambeau-two-stroke-penalty-rule-8-1-openSat, 15 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000Bryson DeChambeau received a two-stroke penalty at The Open 2026 for improving his swing area. Learn what Rule 8.1 bans and how to avoid the same mistake.