Golfers new to the game are often unaware that it's a penalty to repair a pitch mark or replace a divot if it's on your line of play (Rule 8.1). By doing so, you're improving your next shot and that ...

Back in 1828, the Burntisland Golf Club had a wild rule on the books. If your ball landed in sand, mud, or rubbish and you couldn’t play it, your opponent could hijack your ball and play it themselves ...

The Ryder Cup is one of the most highly-anticipated events in the sporting calendar, but players do face the risk of being disqualified.

US skipper Keegan Bradley demands the Ryder Cup's 'envelope rule' is changed before the next contest as Europe captain Luke Donald defends its inclusion.