Review
“If most of us had a dollar for every time we resolved to read the USGA rulebook - and didn’t - we could have paid for this godsend ten times over. Recognizing obscure writing when they see it, the pair have taken on the Rules of Golf’s ’sometimes wooden, legalistic and opaque’ style and translated it deftly, simplifying but not oversimplifying. It’s a good read unspoiled.” - Golf World “It’s a shame that this book is even necessary, but it sure beats reading the official rules of golf.” - Craig Smith, Seattle Times “If these two guys could just address the IRS and income tax forms, I smell bonanza.” - Sports Illustrated “Clear, useful, and very authoritative.” - David Fay, Executive Director, USGA”
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May 3rd, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Ok, so I bought the rules of Golf in plain English…now what?
Each rule has footnotes and parenthetical clauses which render it virtually useless. I did get that you may only pick up your ball on the green. But water is a two stroke penalty. Does that mean that if I hit water I count my drive and add on two strokes, or do I drop from where the ball went out and commence with a score of two???
I understand there are 30 rules of golf - changing depending on match play and other things; I only made it to 15.
Great game - not so great book - I learn most of the rules watching golf and playing with seasoned players.
Save your money.