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The USGA’s official app for the Rules of Golf, which is always kept up to date with the latest Rules content. The following documents are included in this app:
• Player's Edition of the Rules of Golf
• The Full Rules of Golf
• The Official Guide to the Rules of... Show more Golf (includes Interpretations, Committee Procedures, Model Local Rules, and the Modified Rules for Players with Disabilities)
• Note – The Player's Edit.
- Contains the full text of the USGA/R&A rules, making it a comprehensive resource for rules officials and golfers.
- The app is organized in a way that allows for quick access to the rule for any situation on the course.
- The new hyperlinks and improved search functionality make the app more user-friendly.
- The optional companion "Decisions" module aids in the interpretation of the rules and how they are applied.
Read 21 Customer Service Reviews 👿🤬😡😠💢😤
3.6 out of 5
Had no idea you had to side scroll
2022-05-26
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... Show more 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.”🙄
Exact match search makes it difficult
2022-06-27
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.
I wish the text was larger
2022-07-28
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.
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 .
Need option to highlight
2022-10-31
by Birdie4me2
Love TheOfficialRulesofGolf , but would really like the ability to highlight or underline key phrases.
Tournament Play
2022-12-02
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
Highly Recommend
2023-01-02
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 ap... Show more plied.
The rules of the game in your pocket
2023-02-03
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.
Great app easy to navigate very nice for on the course quick reference
Great app.
2023-04-05
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.
Super Useful
2023-05-07
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 a... Show more t all this summer. Great resource.
Handy reference
2023-06-07
by WSS_29
Great app. User friendly after a little practice.
Perfect for a golf rules junkie like me.
2023-07-09
by Jkclys
Excellent app. Thanks for inventing this. Super easy to navigate from topic to topic. Searching is excellent. My favorite app!
This USGA’s Rules of Golf App is very complete and very simple to use. A must for any golfer!
Volunteer
2023-09-10
by RulesRookie
Great tool. I volunteer with junior golf groups, and having the rules handy on my phone is extremely effective.
Need to have
2023-10-12
by Jmg765
If you play golf this has to be on your phone.
Great
2023-11-12
by Novicecardplayer
Almost as needed as your clubs. Really helps out when a rules expert is wrong. A must have
Exactly what you expect
2023-12-14
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.
For those of you with crashing issues, delete TheOfficialRulesofGolf and re-download. That worked for me
Great resource
2025-01-27
by PKonedas
Great resource when I needed Decisions Book. Easy to find what I needed and ability to share information. Thanks USGA!
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Features
The Full Rules and the Official Guide are designed for referees and tournament administrators, and are available after enabling Expert Mode within the app’s Settings.
The USGA’s official app for the Rules of Golf, which is always kept up to date with the latest Rules content.
• Note – The Player's Edition is a shortened version of the Rules written specifically for golfers.