2016 Rules of Golf. Overview

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1 2016 Rules of Golf Overview

2 Four Major Changes Rule 18-2b Rule 6-6d Rule 14-3 Rule 14-1b Eliminated Exception to the DQ penalty added Two tiered penalty structure (DQ only for a subsequent breach) Anchoring the Club

3 Rule 18-2 Rule 18-2b eliminated Decision 18-2/0.5 - weight of the evidence standard When ball moves assess the situation *Obvious (kick ball, dog carried it off) *Less Certain (consider facts and evaluate) *Actions taken near ball *Time elapsed between action and movement *Lie of ball *Weather conditions

4 Removed Added

5 Rule 6-6d Exception to the DQ penalty added

6 Roberto De Vicenzo, 1968 Masters Removed (nothing) Added

7 Scoring in Stroke Play Decisions of Note Related to the Revised Rule 6-6d Penalty 6-6d/6 6-6d/7 6-6d/8 6-6d/9 6-6d/ a/3 Omission of Penalty on Returned Score Card Discovered Before Close of Competition (new) Omission of Multiple Penalties on Returned Score Card Discovered Before Close of Competition (new) Omission of Disqualification Penalty on Returned Score Card Discovered Prior to Close of Competition (new) Omission of Penalty Stroke for Breach of Rule with General Penalty (new) Competitor Correctly Advised by Fellow-Competitor That He Incurred Penalty Disagrees and Fails to Include Penalty in His Score (new) Omission of Penalty on Returned Score Card Discovered Before Close of Competition; Only Partner Aware of Penalty (new)

8 Rule 14-3 Preamble revised Terminology change: Use of Any Equipment in an Abnormal Manner Two-tiered penalty structure 1 st breach General Penalty Any subsequent breach Disqualification Decisions 14-3/19, 14-3/20 Distance measuring device Local Rule broadened

9 Removed Added

10 Rule 14-1b Does NOT ban long or mid-length putters All currently conforming clubs may still be used Focuses only on the method of making a stroke Prohibits two methods of anchoring during a stroke direct establishing an anchor point

11 General b. Anchoring the Club In making a stroke, the player must not anchor the club, either directly or by use of an anchor point. Rule 14-1b has three parts Text of Rule: prohibits anchoring directly or by use of an anchor point. Note 1: defines direct anchoring Note 2: defines anchor point

12 General b. Anchoring the Club In making a stroke, the player must not anchor the club, either directly... USGA

13 General b. Anchoring the Club In making a stroke, the player must not anchor the club, either directly... Note 1: The club is anchored directly when the player intentionally holds the club... in contact with any part of his body... USGA

14 General b. Anchoring the Club In making a stroke, the player must not anchor the club, either directly... Note 1: The club is anchored directly when the player intentionally holds... a gripping hand in contact with any part of his body... USGA

15 General b. Anchoring the Club In making a stroke, the player must not anchor the club, either directly or by use of an anchor point. USGA

16 General b. Anchoring the Club In making a stroke, the player must not anchor the club, either directly or by use of an anchor point. USGA Note 2: An anchor point exists when the player intentionally holds a forearm in contact with any part of his body...

17 General b. Anchoring the Club In making a stroke, the player must not anchor the club, either directly or by use of an anchor point. USGA Note 2: An anchor point exists when the player intentionally holds a forearm in contact with any part of his body to establish a gripping hand as a stable point...

18 General b. Anchoring the Club In making a stroke, the player must not anchor the club, either directly or by use of an anchor point. USGA Note 2: An anchor point exists when the player intentionally holds a forearm in contact with any part of his body to establish a gripping hand as a stable point around which the other hand may swing the club.

19 14-1b/2 Meaning of Anchor Point in Note 2 to Rule 14-1b 20 Q. Rule 14-1b provides that a player must not anchor the club during a stroke by using an anchor point. In Note 2 to the Rule, which defines anchor point what does it mean to hold a forearm in contact with any part of the body to establish a gripping hand as a stable point around which the other hand may swing the club?

20 14-1b/2 Meaning of Anchor Point in Note 2 to Rule 14-1b 21 A. The anchor point provision prohibits only a very specific type of stroke in which a forearm is intentionally held against the body as an indirect means of anchoring the club...

21 14-1b/2 Meaning of Anchor Point in Note 2 to Rule 14-1b 22 A.... For an anchor point to exist, the following two criteria must be met: (1) the player must intentionally hold a forearm against the body;

22 14-1b/2 Meaning of Anchor Point in Note 2 to Rule 14-1b 23 A.... For an anchor point to exist, the following two criteria must be met: (1) the player must intentionally hold a forearm against the body; (2) and he must grip the club so that the hands are separated and work independently from one another...

23 14-1b/2 Meaning of Anchor Point in Note 2 to Rule 14-1b 24 A.... For an anchor point to exist, the following two criteria must be met: (1) the player must intentionally hold a forearm against the body; (2) and he must grip the club so that the hands are separated and work independently from one another (i.e. the top hand effectively secures the club in place as if attached to the body to establish a stable point...

24 14-1b/2 Meaning of Anchor Point in Note 2 to Rule 14-1b 25 A.... For an anchor point to exist, the following two criteria must be met: (1) the player must intentionally hold a forearm against the body; (2) and he must grip the club so that the hands are separated and work independently from one another (i.e. the top hand effectively secures the club in place as if attached to the body to establish a stable point, while the bottom hand is held down the shaft to swing the lower portion of the club around that point). (New 2016)

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