With the Ryder Cup likely on your mind (play begins Friday at Bethpage Black), now might be a good time to highlight some of the unique aspects of the Rules of Golf that only apply to match play.

Golf has always been grounded as a game where good sportsmanship is the rule, not the exception. There are all sorts of examples of respectable conduct naturally occurring during a round. Things such ...

In match play, two common phrases used by golfers are “that’s good” and “the hole is yours.” By understanding those phrases from a Rules of Handicapping™ and score-posting perspective, you’ll have no ...

The Rules of Golf are tricky! Thankfully, we’ve got the guru. Our Rules Guy knows the book front to back. Got a question? He’s got all the answers. Rule 6.3c states that if two players hit each ...

It's fairly common knowledge that in match play, under Rule 6.1b, you must play in the correct order (the player farthest from the hole goes first). If you play out of order, your opponent can cancel ...

Golf fans who regularly watch and play the game may not be used to the unique aspects of match play defined by the Rules of Golf that are on display during events such as the Ryder Cup. Two or more ...

The Ryder Cup is a golf event unlike any other. Every other year, some of the world's best golfers representing the United States and Europe face off in a competition played over three days. The ...