The Official Rules of Golf Reviews

by He Ain't THAT Good

🤦🏻‍♂️ It took me a year to realize you could side scroll. I found it by accident as there was no indication anywhere that the pages displayed that way. Nothing in the “How to use TheOfficialRulesofGolf ” section. I kept going back to the original index and then clicking on the section I wanted as opposed to just scrolling sideways from page to page. 🤦🏻‍♂️
And typical of the USGA and rules people, there are sections that say “for example” but doesn’t list everything. I think people are going to want to know what all those things are, so why not just list them?!?!!
This is such a cumbersome and tedious App to navigate, just like the Rules of Golf are, even in printed form. But that is also typical of many American instruction manuals and basic language where things are muddled because it’s a very “general” type of language and not specific, and is written that way. Even the definitions of the playing areas are labelled as “general.”🙄

by Sammy845902

When searching for a rule having to to use exact match wording makes it very difficult for ‘non-rules’ golfers. A more robust search engine would really be helpful. Is truly like to use TheOfficialRulesofGolf but too difficult.

by J Hensel

As most of us grow older our vision degrades and we need vision help. The iphone has heloed tremendously with the ability to enlarge the default text. I TheOfficialRulesofGolf would utilize this capability. As a result TheOfficialRulesofGolf is unusable for me.

by Michaelr007

Why isn’t there any sound?

by Sdrgolfer

While, the publication of the Rules alone is pretty straightforward. In use, the Decisions often are needed. Having a cross-referenced Index for the Decisions would be extremely helpful. You've already done the work in the print edition.
Please add it to TheOfficialRulesofGolf .

by Birdie4me2

Love TheOfficialRulesofGolf , but would really like the ability to highlight or underline key phrases.

by South Carolina Golfer

Use TheOfficialRulesofGolf multiple times while playing in Amateur Tournaments when in doubt of rules. Very easy to use. This way you have no dispute with other golfers in your group of any rule.

LOVE IT

by MX$1

TheOfficialRulesofGolf contains the full text of the USGA / R&A rules, organized to quickly access the rule for any situation on the course. Very handy and easy to use. I also recommend the optional companion "Decisions" module, which aids in the interpretation of the rules and how they are applied.

by Doc Root 54

This is a great app to have on your phone. When your out on the course and you need a rule question you got them right here.

by Hugo Golfin

Great app easy to navigate very nice for on the course quick reference

by Ogofpro13

I am a rules official for a PGA Section and frequently use TheOfficialRulesofGolf because it lets yo move between references with a simple touch and then you can go back to where you were with another touch.

I wish it also had a way to listen in audio.

by BomberUT

As a rules official this is my number one source while on the course. The new hyperlinks are extremely useful. Much improved search functionality. Wish list: ability to listen to the content while driving, especially the definitions. Second, PLEASE allow use for test. Haven’t used my books hardly at all this summer. Great resource.

by WSS_29

Great app. User friendly after a little practice.

by Jkclys

Excellent app. Thanks for inventing this. Super easy to navigate from topic to topic. Searching is excellent. My favorite app!

by Frafrar

This USGA’s Rules of Golf App is very complete and very simple to use. A must for any golfer!

by RulesRookie

Great tool. I volunteer with junior golf groups, and having the rules handy on my phone is extremely effective.

by Jmg765

If you play golf this has to be on your phone.

by Novicecardplayer

Almost as needed as your clubs. Really helps out when a rules expert is wrong. A must have

by SoupJr

Search, easy to read etc.

I'd recommend that TheOfficialRulesofGolf allow you to see the proposed rules in a different section as opposed to finding that information elsewhere on the USGA site.

by Sooners Rule The World

For those of you with crashing issues, delete TheOfficialRulesofGolf and re-download. That worked for me

by PKonedas

Great resource when I needed Decisions Book. Easy to find what I needed and ability to share information. Thanks USGA!