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USGA Golf Ball Rules by Knetgolf

2011-08-10 15:45:56

Knetgolf is the world's largest internet retailer of premium used and recycled golf balls. Each of our golf balls are cleaned and hand sorted, selling you the top 10%. With over 200 different types of balls, Knetgolf has satisfied over 200,000 customers annually. In order for you to better understand the golf ball, Knetgolf has written a short article on the USGA ball rules.
 
Technology and Golf Ball Design:
With the rapid advancement of golf ball technology, there must be a limit to how technologically advanced one can make a golf ball. The USGA has set several guidelines regulating the construction and design of golf balls.
To be recognized and approved by the USGA, a golf ball must meet the following standards:
 
Golf Ball Weight: According to the USGA Rules of Golf, the weight of the golf ball shall not be greater than 1.620 ounces avoirdupois (45.93 gm).
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Basic Rules of Golf

2011-08-10 15:45:56

Being one of the top 10 most popular games in the world Golf is played by many people all around world. It is mostly popular amongst wealthy individuals. Golf is originated in Europe. It is so popular that there are golf courses created at some place where natural thick grass does not grow.
If you are new to this game or are planning to shift to this game, you need to have some basic understanding about this game. I am listing down some basic golf rules here which would help you give a start in this game.
There are 3 basic principles you need to remember while playing Golf.

Play the ball as you find it.
Play the ball as it lies.
It either can't be done by you then do what is fair.

To do what is fair, you need to understand the rules of the game.
During Match and Stroke Play:
 

Always put an identification mark on the ball.

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Basic Rules of Golf

2011-08-10 15:45:56

Being one of the top 10 most popular games in the world Golf is played by many people all around world. It is mostly popular amongst wealthy individuals. Golf is originated in Europe. It is so popular that there are golf courses created at some place where natural thick grass does not grow.
If you are new to this game or are planning to shift to this game, you need to have some basic understanding about this game. I am listing down some basic golf rules here which would help you give a start in this game.
There are 3 basic principles you need to remember while playing Golf.
Play the ball as you find it.
Play the ball as it lies.
It either can't be done by you then do what is fair.
 
To do what is fair, you need to understand the rules of the game.
During Match and Stroke Play:

Always put an identification mark on the ball.

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