{"id":3290,"date":"2017-07-05T11:03:34","date_gmt":"2017-07-05T09:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.golfclubpetersberg.it\/regeln-und-platzregeln"},"modified":"2024-02-22T10:11:15","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T09:11:15","slug":"rules-and-local-rules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/golfclubpetersberg.it\/en\/rules-and-local-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Rules and local rules"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;7%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;7%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-2-percent&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Rules of Golf and local rules&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%236e8956&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%20Condensed%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"contentPar1 parsys\">\n<div class=\"articleHeader section\">\n<h1 class=\"title title_gmod1\">Key Changes to the Rules of Golf Set to Take Effect in 2023<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"articleSplash parbase section\">\n<div class=\"article__inner\">\n<div class=\"article-media article-media_mod1\"><a><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/usga\/image\/upload\/c_fill,g_face,q_70,w_800\/v1\/usga\/images\/article-splash\/2022\/AS_2023ROG5KeyChanges.jpg\" width=\"800\" data-src=\"usga\/images\/article-splash\/2022\/AS_2023ROG5KeyChanges.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"side-social side-social_mod1 socialSlide parbase\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"contentPar parsys\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article__inner\">\n<div class=\"contentPar2 parsys\">\n<div class=\"text parbase articletext section\">\n<div class=\"article__inner article__inner_first-text drop-cap\">\n<p>The USGA and The R&amp;A have unveiled a regular update to the Rules of Golf as they continue to make the Rules easier to understand and apply. The new Rules will go into effect on January 1, 2023.<\/p>\n<p>The 2023 edition continues the modernization process, with an emphasis on both inclusion and sustainability. For the first time, the modified Rules for players with disabilities have been fully incorporated into the playing rules without the need to adopt a local rule. The governing bodies, supported by longstanding partner Rolex, will also promote digital and mobile app access to the Rules while significantly reducing the production and distribution of more than 4 million printed books.<\/p>\n<p>Several penalties have been relaxed and language has been clarified to help golfers at all levels of play.<\/p>\n<p>Key changes include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Modifications for Players with Disabilities:<\/b>\u00a0The modifications to the Rules for players with disabilities have been made part of the Rules and are in effect for all players who are classified in the categories covered in Rule 25.<\/li>\n<li><b>Handicap Usage in Stroke Play:<\/b>\u00a0With the continued growth of score-posting technology following the adoption of the World Handicap System\u2122, players are no longer penalized for failing to put their handicap on their scorecard in stroke play. The committee will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of each player\u2019s handicap.<\/li>\n<li><b>Club Damaged During Round:<\/b>\u00a0The Rule has been amended to allow a player to replace a club that is damaged during a round, provided the player did not damage it through abuse.<\/li>\n<li><b>Ball Moved by Natural Forces:<\/b>\u00a0A new exception provides that a ball at rest must be replaced if it moves to another area of the course or comes to rest out of bounds after being dropped, placed or replaced.<\/li>\n<li><b>Back-on-the-Line Relief Procedure:<\/b>\u00a0The back-on-the-line relief procedure, often used for penalty area and unplayable ball relief, has been simplified so that the player now drops their ball on the line, and the ball must come to rest within one club-length of where it is dropped.<b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Golfers will be able to learn more about the major changes and review the official 2023 Rules of Golf by visiting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usga.org\/2023Rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.usga.org\/2023Rules<\/a>\u00a0and RandA.org. Full updates to the official Rules of Golf digital applications will be available starting on January 1.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe growing popularity of golf continues to guide our decision-making, and modernizing the Rules to promote inclusivity and accessibility is clearly a great step in the right direction,\u201d said Thomas Pagel, USGA Chief Governance Officer. \u201cThis latest evolution is especially important to the community of golfers with disabilities, and we hope it will encourage more people to play and enjoy the game.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Grant Moir, Director of Rules at The R&amp;A, said, \u201cWe are continuing to improve and adapt the Rules of Golf to ensure they are in line with the way the modern game is played. That means making the Rules easier to understand and access for all golfers and making the sport more inclusive and welcoming for golfers with disabilities. We are also working to ensure golf has a sustainable long-term future and making more resources available digitally is key to achieving that goal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Players are reminded that the current edition of the Rules of Golf (2019) still applies when playing or posting scores for the remainder of 2022.<\/p>\n<p>As an extension of their support of the Rules of Golf worldwide, Rolex has made a commitment to support The R&amp;A\u2019s and the USGA\u2019s efforts to modernize golf\u2019s Rules. The Swiss watchmaker\u2019s contribution to excellence in golf is based on a rich heritage stretching back more than 50 years, forged through pivotal partnerships at every level of the game, from the sport\u2019s leading professional and amateur competitions and organizations to players at the pinnacle of their sport worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;7%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;7%&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221;&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3290","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/golfclubpetersberg.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3290","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/golfclubpetersberg.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/golfclubpetersberg.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/golfclubpetersberg.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/golfclubpetersberg.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3290"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/golfclubpetersberg.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3290\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/golfclubpetersberg.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3290"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}