All the Rules issued since the formation of the first R&A Rules of Golf Committee in 1897 are here, as issued by the R&A. While trying to be as trustworthy as possible for users, this site is still a way from perfection. Also included are copies of some notable Rules prior to 1897 as issued by prominent Golf Clubs of the era, to help show how a universal code of play developed. The current Rules of Golf, available to view on the websites of the R&A and the USGA, are not included. Update:
It was always the intention of this site to build up copies of previous USGA versions of the Rule books, however the USGA site itself now provides a copy of all these on line here. Saves me a lot of work! |
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Ken Chapman, Finland
Richard Groff, USA Nick Hocking, Australia Paul Best, Austraila |
Janet Homer, England
Alan Horne, Australia Aleid Kemper, Holland Neil Millar, England |
Nancy Stulack, USGA
Malcolm Wadsworth, England K.O. Lau, Malaysia |
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