Golfers are expected to be familiar with the USGA Rules of Golf. It is the player's responsibility to know the rules. This is a process and takes years to perfect your knowledge of the rules as they are ever changing. We hope that every player, coach, and parent will us this tool often. 

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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• Every TMSGA event is played under the USGA Rules of Golf

• About the TMSGA Hard Card with specific rule that TMSGA events are played under. (i.e. MAX score per hole is a Triple Bogey) - You should ALWAYS carry your Hard Card with you.

• Starting in 2023, USGA Rule Books will no longer be available. The App will be used to look up information.

• The rules are in place to protect the player.

• Be familiar with Rule 20.1c(3). When you are not sure what to do, you can use this rule to continue without holding up play and find out the ruling later.

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YOU SHOULD ALSO KNOW ...​

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• You will break a Rule sometime in your competitive career.  Even the greatest players in the world have broken Rules, some which resulted in the loss of a major championship.

• Breaking Rules does not mean a player is trying to cheat.  Many times players are unaware they are proceeding incorrectly.  As a fellow competitor, it is good etiquette to bring this to their attention before they incur a penalty.  If you knowingly intentionally let them break a rule and then call the penalty on them, you yourself may be subject to a penalty.

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SEE BELOW FOR HELPFUL USGA TOOLS​

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• Golf's New Rules: Major Changes in 2023 - Click Here

• Rules of Golf Quiz; Choose from 10, 18 or 25 questions that are basic, advanced or a mix - Click Here

• Information on Distance Measuring Devices - Click Here

• Information on the Rules of Amateur Status - Click Here

• Check out the USGA Rules FAQ's - Click Here

• Rules Refresher - Rules 101 - Click Here

• Short Videos on commonly asked rules questions - Click Here