Each fall, golfers in cooler climates invoke the "leaf rule" to lobby for a free drop when they can’t find their ball under a pile of foliage. Some use it as a concession to appease a frustrated ...

The following scene happens every October. The names may or may not be changed in order to protect the individuals. Nick P., after a majestic drive into the fairway: “I swear I hit my ball straight.

John & Jane Q. Public might have noticed that some changes have come about through a Local Rule before it becomes the Rule - ...

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Welcome to Play Smart, a regular GOLF.com game-improvement column that will help you become a smarter, better golfer. Hitting a drive out of bounds is one of the worst feelings in golf. Watching ...