Which rule book ?

[ColinR]

Was just reading a different thread and someone mentions carrying a rule book in their bag. This is something I have meant to do for a while.

I guess it is not the full book, but a summary ?

Could someone recommend which one ?

Thanks.

 

[sev112]

Come on - the whole official rule book is A6 size and only about 1/3 inchi thick !

 

[brendy]

Whole book for me, very easy to find the particular rule.

 

[Kellfire]

I carry the pocket sized version but have the full book at home.

 

[ColinR]

Come on - the whole official rule book is A6 size and only about 1/3 inchi thick !

Ok, keep your hair on !!

Just looked at my book and it is huge and realised it is the "Decisions on the Rules of Golf"

 

[timgolfy]

The "Decisions" book is probably more use on the course, I would have thought.

 

[G_Mulligan]

The "Decisions" book is probably more use on the course, I would have thought.

You would just need an extra trolley or a Tibetan Sherpa to carry it for you

 

[CliveW]

"Rules of Golf and the Rules of Amateur Status 2008 - 2011" is about 4" x 3" x 1/2". Easily kept in your golf bag and should be free through your club.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I always keep the "small" 204 page rules of golf book in my bag in a sandwich bag to keep it dry if it rains. Fortunately not had much call to use it for a while but it's there if the need arises

 

[bignev]

Speak to you club secretary and they should be able to give you a free copy.

 

[Dodger]

Speak to you club secretary and they should be able to give you a free copy.

If he gives away free copies he wants shot.

They are not cheap unless it is the pocket edition......still they also cost a wee sum.

 

[Yerman]

There is also an iphone R&A rules app.

 

[Chrimbo]

I have a copy of Golf Rules Quick Reference by Yves C. Ton-That in my golf bag which I find very useful.

It's easy to reference and its got pictures too

 

[shagster]

There is also an iphone R&A rules app.

but you cant use your i phone because it tells you the altitude your ball might reach with the perfect swing, with the 4 piece constructed ball and how far it will roll after the the 2nd bounce, and this is cheating
shagster

 

[Toby_LeRhone]

You can download the different rules books from here for free:

http://www.randa.org/en/RandA/Downloads-and-Publications.aspx

'The Quick Guide..' is 2 pages.
'The Rules.. Pocket Edition' is 208 pages.