Rules and Rants

Noticing the notice - take two

Golf Canada's Adam Helmer takes you through the Notice to Competitors for the second CN Canadian Women's Tour event.

Understanding Rule 14-1b

What you need to know about Rule 14-1b which will take effect January 1, 2016.

Noticing the Notice

Golf Canada's Adam Helmer takes you through the Notice to Competitors for the season-opening CN Canadian Women's Tour event.

Answering handicap questions from members across the country

Some helpful tips and answers to frequently asked questions on spring golf conditions, score posting and handicapping.

USGA and R&A issue statement addressing Tiger’s ruling at The Masters

Who makes the Rules of Golf and how are they made?

Extra air time: PGA, LPGA and European Tours all finish with extra holes

Shedding some light on playoff scenarios as directed by Rule 33-6 of the Rules of Golf.

Tiger's penalty at The Masters

What you need to know about Tiger's two-stroke penalty at The Masters.

Digging into a PGA/USGA Rules of Golf Workshop

Two Golf Canada staffers travel to Colorado to attend seminar

"Rules School" is back in session

Golf Canada’s Level 4 Rules of Golf seminars are underway

The ruling regarding Tiger's ball lodged in tree at Doral

En route to his 76th PGA TOUR victory, Tiger Woods came across an interesting ruling situation Saturday in Miami.

Prepping for Golf Canada’s 2013 championship season

A behind the scenes look at some of the preparations for Golf Canada’s upcoming championship season.

Back to school with the R&A

Golf Canada’s Mary Beth McKenna shares her experience from St. Andrews and the R&A's Tournament Administrators and Referees School.

Registration for Golf Canada’s championships now open

Registration is now available for CN Future Links, CN Canadian Women’s Tour and National Amateur Championships.

Meet Canada’s youngest Rules Official

Just 12-years-old, Timmy Yorke of PEI recently became the youngest Level 2 certified Rules Official in Canada.

New year, new staff...same prank?

The newest member of Golf Canada's Amateur Championships Team got a little surprise from his co-workers last week.

Learning golf's rules made easy

Golf Canada’s four-level program program helps anyone learn the rules of the game.

Where did 2012 go?

Golf Canada’s Cam Crawford reflects upon what was a busy 2012 for Golf Canada.

A free holiday gift from golf's Rule Book

This holiday season, give yourself the gift that keeps on giving... free relief for common on-course situations.

Seasonal additions for every golfer’s library...

Golf Canada’s Cam Crawford suggests some holiday gift ideas for any golfer on your list.

Anchoring, long putters, belly putters and Rule 14-1b... the debate continues

Golf Canada's Cam Crawford discusses the ongoing debates surrounding last week’s announcement by the R&A, USGA and Golf Canada.

Golf Canada's position on the new proposed Rule banning anchoring of the golf club

Rules of Golf Chair, Dean Ryan shares Golf Canada's position on Rule 14-1b which could come into effect in 2016.

Officiating the 2012 PGA Club Professional Championship of Canada

Rules Officials provide some insight into officiating the PGA of Canada's Titleist & FootJoy PGA Club Professional Championship

Learning the Rules of the game

Golf Canada’s Rules of Golf Online Education System offers user-friendly environment to study the regulations that govern golf

When is a swing a stroke?

The answer lies in the definition and your intent.

Officiating the US Women’s Amateur

Golf Canada’s Cam Crawford shares his experiences after officiating the 112th US Women’s Amateur

An internship like no other

Golf Canada’s amateur championships would not be possible without the help of our championship interns.

Zach Johnson’s Rules violation at Colonial

Breaking Rule 20-7 almost cost Johnson a lot more than 2-stokes at Crowne Plaza Invitational

Preparing for the Canadian Amateur

It’s never too soon to start planning Canada’s most prestigious amateur golf event

It was time for change

Golf's new rules for 2012-2015 are now in effect. What does it mean to you?

Take care of the course and the course will be good to you

Use golf’s rules to your advantage when it comes to course maintenance

The ruling on playoff formats

Sudden death, full 18 holes, 3 or 4-hole aggregate. Which of golf's "major" playoff formats is correct according to golf's rule book?

Augusta once again calls upon Dean Ryan

Golf Canada’s rules chairman will once again act as a rules official at The Masters

Rules Seminar season has begun

Rulies across Canada are headed back to school to certify or re-certify under the new Rules code introduced this year.

Should belly putters be banned?

Have your say. Should belly putters be permitted under the Rules of Golf?

Rory’s rules faux pas in Abu Dhabi

McIlroy’s breach of Rule 13-2 may end up costing him the Abu Dhabi Championship title

Decoding Course and Slope Rating

What is Course and Slope Rating, how are the created and some FAQ's

New rule comes into play at Tournament of Champions

Three rounds into the start of the 2012 PGA Tour season and already there have been a couple of interesting rules situations

Rules Festivus for the rest of us

Rule 17 and a few examples of non-traditional flagsticks. Could the Festivus pole be used as a flagstick?

Credit check

Handicap committees at golf clubs are essential. Does your club have one?

Your Handicap Factor may increase in 2012

The method used to calculate Equitable Stroke Control in Canada will change in 2012. Why the change and what does it mean to you?

Officiating the PGA Club Pro Championship of Canada

Gators, fire ants and birds, oh my

Understanding Match Play

What you need to know about match play before watching the President’s Cup

Do I post scores from winter play?

Do winter rounds or those played south of the border count towards your handicap?

Rules of Amateur Status changes for 2012

Come January, the Rules of Amateur Status will see several changes. Check out these videos to see what they are and if they effect you.

Introducing the changes to the Rules of Golf

Looking for some clarity on the new changes to the Rules of Golf? Check out these videos.

Autumn Golf & Preferred Lies

When autumn golf is played in soggy conditions, what’s the rule for preferred lies?

Another successful Golf Canada championship season comes to a close

It was another successful season for Golf Canada’s national amateur golf championships, the CN Canadian Women’s Tour and CN Future Links

Teeing-up the Canadian Mid-Am

Brent McLaughlin's Rules and Rants blog from the 2011 Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship

Golf’s rules have no geographical boundaries

Golf Canada’s Matt MacKay blogs about his week as a rules official at the 111th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship

Handicapping Q&A

Matthew MacKay, Golf Canada’s manager of Rules and Handicap answers your handicapping questions