Rules and Regulations of Golf

We all know that without rules and regulations there isGolf course architecture and design:
no game. Every game has its own rules andThere are many kinds of golf courses. Each country
regulations. The rules of golf {2} {3} are internationallyhas one kind of golf course. It varies according to the
standardized and are jointly governed by the royal andclimate, etc.
ancient golf club of st.andrews, which was founded inThe different kind of golf courses:
1754 and the united states of golf association. AfterLink courses
the agreement with R&A, USGA jurisdiction on theParkland courses
enforcement and interpretation of the rules is limited toHeath land
the United States and Mexico. Canada has theDesert courses
separate royal Canadian golf association, but generallyBrowns courses
follows the lead of the two larger bodies. The rules ofSand courses
golf continue to evolve, and every four years, theSnow courses
amended versions of the rule book are published. AnyPar 3 courses
brand of Golf Equipments can be used. But it is betterExecutive courses.
to go in for Good brands of Golf Equipments1. Links courses: this is the most traditional type of golf
The rules are made keeping in mind "fairness". Therecourse. It is located in the coastal areas, on sandy soil,
are few statements stated "play the ball as it lies",often amid dunes, with few artificial hazards and few
"play the course as you find it", and "if you can't dotrees if any.
either, do what is fair". Some rules that are stated:2. Parkland courses: this happens to be in typical inland
Every player is entitled and obliged to play the ballcourses, they often resemble British parks.
from position where it has come to rest after the3. Heath land: this means less manicured and more
stroke, unless a rule allows or demands otherwiseopen area. They often feature gorse and heather and
A player must not accept assistance in making atypically less trees.
stroke.4. Desert courses: this course has been recently
The condition of the ground or other parts of thestarted in Australia and parts of USA and Middle East.
country may not be altered to gain an advantageIt's a new invention.
except some cases defined in the rules.5. Browns courses: akin to sand courses, but not much
A Golf ball may only be replaced by another duringinvolved in terms of using layers of tar and gavel
play of a hole if it is destroyed (rule 5-3), lost (rule 27-1),below the sandy surface layer, to give firmness and
or unplayable (rule 28), or at some other time permittedsupport and ensure a consistent bounce/roll.
by the rules. The player may always substitute balls6. Sand courses: instead of heavily irrigated green, the
between the play of two books.players play on sand unlike most golf players. Holes
The decisions on the rules of golf are based on formalare less involved than browns courses. And are only
case decisions by the R&A and USGA and arefor the casual golfer.
revised updated every other year.7. Snow courses: can be played in arctic or sub arctic
Amateur golfers:regions during winter. This is a recent invention. Golf is
There are strict regulations regarding the amateurplayed on snow, typically with an orange colored or
status of golfers. Anybody who played golf for moneyany brightly colored ball.
or who has ever received payment or compensation8. Par 3 courses: this course consists entirely of holes
for giving instruction in golf game will not be consideredwith par 3. These are considered a good test of iron
an amateur. He may not be allowed to participate inshot precision and short game, as the driver is rarely
competitions limited only to amateur only non-cashused.
prizes won in competition may be accepted within the9. Executive courses: the course is generally smaller
limits established by the rules of amateur status.than the typical 18 hole course.