The Rules of Golf have been updated and came into force on the 1st of January. It is each players responsibility (Rule 6.1) to know the rules so please click on the following link http://www.randa.org/en/Rules-and-Amateur-Status/New-Rules-2012.aspx where the major changes / updates are explained. Copies of the Rules of Golf 2012 ~ 2015 may also be obtained from the Golf Shop free of charge.