• Rules Modernization - Area of the Course - USGA.org

The USGA and R&A recently unveiled a preview of proposed new Rules of Golf as part of a joint initiative to modernize the Rules and make them easier to understand and apply.

USGA.org has a new resource that details the 33 major changes expected to have the most impact on the game and to be of most interest to golfers. This week's focus is on Areas of the Course. Click on the link above for the full Area of the Course section or click on each individual link below for articles applicable to specific situations.

Items Covered in Area of the Course Include:

• When to Replace a Ball That Moves on the Putting Green
• Repairing Damage on the Putting Green
• Touching Line of Play on a Putting Green
• Ball Played From Green Hits Unattended Flagstick in Hole
• Areas the Committee May Mark as Penalty Areas
• Touching or Moving Loose Impediments or Touching the Ground in a Penalty Area
• Expanded Use of Red-Marked Penalty Areas
• Elimination of Opposite Side Relief for Red Penalty Areas
• Moving or Touching Loose Impediments or Touching Sand in a Bunker
• Unplayable Ball in Bunker