The latest Local Rules which came into force on June 1st 2024 were revised on
* 15th August 2024 to clarify that exposed bunker linings are classed as Immovable Obstructions.
* 31st August 2024 to define a grip.
* 5th September 2024 to clarify that roads, paths and bridges comprise abnormal ground conditions only if they are artificially surfaced.
* 19th April 2025 to include information about the Drop Zone

PLEASE NOTE that these revisions have been ratified by the Competition and Handicap Committee (April 2026).

The latest Local Rules are downloadable as a pdf.

The R&A Rules of Golf can be found on their website or via the R&A mobile app.

DEFINITIONS which form the foundation around which the Rules of Golf are written can also be found on the R&A website.

Competition & Handicap Committee
7th April 2026