| We all know that without rules and | | | | varies according to the climate, etc. |
| regulations there is no game. Every game has | | | | |
| its own rules and regulations. The rules of | | | | The different kind of golf courses: |
| golf {2} {3} are internationally standardized | | | | |
| and are jointly governed by the royal and | | | | Link courses |
| ancient golf club of st.andrews, which was | | | | |
| founded in 1754 and the united states of golf | | | | Parkland courses |
| association. After the agreement with R&A, | | | | |
| USGA jurisdiction on the enforcement and | | | | Heath land |
| interpretation of the rules is limited to the | | | | |
| United States and Mexico. Canada has the | | | | Desert courses |
| separate royal Canadian golf association, but | | | | |
| generally follows the lead of the two larger | | | | Browns courses |
| bodies. The rules of golf continue to evolve, | | | | |
| and every four years, the amended versions of | | | | Sand courses |
| the rule book are published. Any brand of | | | | |
| Golf Equipments can be used. But it is better | | | | Snow courses |
| to go in for Good brands of Golf Equipments | | | | |
| | | | Par 3 courses |
| The rules are made keeping in mind | | | | |
| "fairness". There are few statements stated | | | | Executive courses. |
| "play the ball as it lies", "play the course | | | | |
| as you find it", and "if you can't do either, | | | | 1. Links courses: this is the most |
| do what is fair". Some rules that are stated: | | | | traditional type of golf course. It is |
| | | | located in the coastal areas, on sandy soil, |
| Every player is entitled and obliged to play | | | | often amid dunes, with few artificial hazards |
| the ball from position where it has come to | | | | and few trees if any. |
| rest after the stroke, unless a rule allows | | | | |
| or demands otherwise | | | | 2. Parkland courses: this happens to be |
| | | | in typical inland courses, they often |
| A player must not accept assistance in making | | | | resemble British parks. |
| a stroke. | | | | |
| | | | 3. Heath land: this means less manicured |
| The condition of the ground or other parts of | | | | and more open area. They often feature gorse |
| the country may not be altered to gain an | | | | and heather and typically less trees. |
| advantage except some cases defined in the | | | | |
| rules. | | | | 4. Desert courses: this course has been |
| | | | recently started in Australia and parts of |
| A Golf ball may only be replaced by another | | | | USA and Middle East. It's a new invention. |
| during play of a hole if it is destroyed | | | | |
| (rule 5-3), lost (rule 27-1), or unplayable | | | | 5. Browns courses: akin to sand courses, |
| (rule 28), or at some other time permitted by | | | | but not much involved in terms of using |
| the rules. The player may always substitute | | | | layers of tar and gavel below the sandy |
| balls between the play of two books. | | | | surface layer, to give firmness and support |
| | | | and ensure a consistent bounce/roll. |
| The decisions on the rules of golf are based | | | | |
| on formal case decisions by the R&A and USGA | | | | 6. Sand courses: instead of heavily |
| and are revised updated every other year. | | | | irrigated green, the players play on sand |
| | | | unlike most golf players. Holes are less |
| Amateur golfers: | | | | involved than browns courses. And are only |
| | | | for the casual golfer. |
| There are strict regulations regarding the | | | | |
| amateur status of golfers. Anybody who played | | | | 7. Snow courses: can be played in arctic |
| golf for money or who has ever received | | | | or sub arctic regions during winter. This is |
| payment or compensation for giving | | | | a recent invention. Golf is played on snow, |
| instruction in golf game will not be | | | | typically with an orange colored or any |
| considered an amateur. He may not be allowed | | | | brightly colored ball. |
| to participate in competitions limited only | | | | |
| to amateur only non-cash prizes won in | | | | 8. Par 3 courses: this course consists |
| competition may be accepted within the limits | | | | entirely of holes with par 3. These are |
| established by the rules of amateur status. | | | | considered a good test of iron shot precision |
| | | | and short game, as the driver is rarely used. |
| Golf course architecture and design: | | | | |
| | | | 9. Executive courses: the course is |
| There are many kinds of golf courses. Each | | | | generally smaller than the typical 18 hole |
| country has one kind of golf course. It | | | | course. |