In stroke play, there is no penalty for playing out of order and it's encouraged by the rules makers if it speeds up play.

The process of getting a ball back in play while taking a drop, either from a penalty area or from free relief, might seem a little silly to a casual golf fan. Rule 14.3 covers all the things that ...

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. My playing partner hit a worm-burner on a par 3 that ...

The Rules of Golf explain what happens if you hit the ball with a practice swing … and what you can do if you don't think ...