Rules of golf? Good book suggestions?

[chris1976x]

New to golf. Going out today for my 4th go on golf course....can't wait...hoping it goes better than the last 3 times haha.

But I was wondering if there is a good book that gives you all the rules of golf, and also etiquette of golf would be handy. I know the general rules of golf, but reading on these forums it seems I really dont know that much at all so I was wondering if anyone knew of a good book I could get. I've looked on Amazon and cant find any there so thought best would be to ask you guys on here.

Its not that important at the moment as I am just playing with my old man, but I do intend to join a club next year so I need to get up to speed with it all before I do so

Any suggestions would be highly appreciated

Thanks

 

[fundy]

There is a rules of golf book, comes out every 4 years, current one is 2012-2015 so a new one must be due soon. Alternatively you can get as an app for your phone too.

Book:
http://www.randa.org/~/media/RandA/...012 Rules/72580_ROG_CLUBHOUSE_with cover.ashx

App:
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/rules-of-golf/id380881843?mt=8
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.uk.lightmaker.theanda.rules&hl=en_GB


You may find the more you play that the decisions on the rules of golf is more helpful to understand some of the rules too

 

[lex!]

Agree with previous comment that the Iphone App is very good. It's got a quiz section too so you can test yourself.

 

[pbrown7582]

get a free copy of the rules and pop in in your bag for reference. New versions will be out soon, no doubt free with the mag again too when available.

 

[LincolnShep]

The official rule book is good to have in your bag but, if you want something more readable and with a wider remit, then look out for Bill Elliott's "The Golf Bag Buddy". It's ten years old now but has sections on rules, etiquette, handicaps, tournament formats, betting etc. It's a good introduction - I got a copy from my local library.

Shep

 

[bladeplayer]

Slightly off track BUT

IF you can get your hands on the R&A rules dvd it shows the rules in action , real situations & makes it so much easier to understand
Also i follow GM on Twitter they regularly post up videos of the rules which are very helpful

You could go onto GM you tube channel & search through their videos on there aswell



R&A website has a rules quiz with easy , medium & hard questions , multiple choice answers , it tells you how you did & the correct answers at the end aswell ,

 

[KhalJimbo]

Slightly off track BUT

IF you can get your hands on the R&A rules dvd it shows the rules in action , real situations & makes it so much easier to understand
Also i follow GM on Twitter they regularly post up videos of the rules which are very helpful

You could go onto GM you tube channel & search through their videos on there aswell



R&A website has a rules quiz with easy , medium & hard questions , multiple choice answers , it tells you how you did & the correct answers at the end aswell ,

They have those videos in the App too. At least they most likely are the same, there are a ton of videos about situations on the App.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

The is a chap that produces an easy to understand and illustrated book, along with a bag pocket size version, that's called "Do I get a drop" (www.doigetadrop.com).
Whilst they don't cover every minute detail of the rules, they do cover almost every aspect and in a logical fashion.
I fully recommend it to anybody, well worth the small outlay.

 

[chris1976x]

Thank you all for your suggestions, there's plenty there for me to look at.

By the way. I beat my dad for the first time yesterday haha.....never knew he would be such a bad loser, he gave up after 15 holes! He was playing pretty bad though!

I beat my last score but still was dire, 124 , didnt help by getting on the green in 3 and 6 putting on some holes. My putting is terrible!!

 

[ScienceBoy]

I've found Golf Rules Quick Reference 2012-2015 useful over the years https://wordery.com/golf-rules-quick-reference-2012-2015-yves-c-ton-that-9783909596492

 

[Farneyman]

Some great links here to help. I would also agree with keeping a copy in your golf bag however I would stick it in a sandwich bag or small plastic bag unless your golf bag is 100% waterproof.

You don't want the pages sticking together.

 

[williamalex1]

The leslie Nielson video , Bad golf made easier. A fun set of rules :rofl:.