Rules of Golf - Golf play is governed by two sets of rules. USGA (United States Golf Association) Rules and the Local Rules.
USGA Rules - The USGA Rules govern all golf play. The USGA Rules allow for the establishment of Local Rules specific to a particular course. The links below are the current USGA Rules.
Local Rules - Local rules are established by the Golf Club Board of Directors. The new 1/6/22 local rule provides a third option if a ball cannot be found or is out of bounds. Click on the link to the left for diagrams and full explanation.