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AFirst Sport

R&A

Golf

First Sport

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Players1

Settingoutdoor

SeasonRules of Golf 2023 edition (effective 2023-01-01, current quadrennial cycle; jointly governed by The R&A and USGA); 2026 Model Local Rules update effective 2026-01-01, including MLR A-4 (embedded ball), GUR relief, and damaged club replacement provisions

CategoryIndividual Sports

BSecond Sport

PGA TOUR

Golf

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Details

Players1-72

Settingoutdoor

Season2026 PGA TOUR Player Handbook and Tournament Regulations

CategoryIndividual Sports

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Section 2: Equipment

Different

R&A

Maximum Number of Clubs (Rule 4.1b): A player must not start a round with more than 14 clubs and must not have more than 14 clubs during the round. A player who starts with fewer than 14 clubs may add clubs up to that limit during the round, provided play is not unduly delayed.

PGA TOUR

The PGA TOUR Anti-Doping Program prohibits listed performance-enhancing substances and methods. Players are responsible for what is in their bodies and may be tested in and out of competition; the program is part of the integrity framework that surrounds equipment and play.

Section 3: Playing Area

Different

R&A

Rule 2 defines the five defined areas of the course. Understanding these areas is essential because different Rules apply in each area (Rule 2).

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A PGA TOUR event is contested over an 18-hole golf course, almost always set up to a par of 70, 71, or 72. Total yardage for a TOUR set-up commonly falls in the range of roughly 7,100 to 7,600 yards, varying by course, elevation, and conditions.

Section 5: Rules of Play

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R&A

Rule 5.1: A round consists of playing the holes of the course in the correct order, unless the Committee allows or requires another order. A round consists of 18 holes unless a shorter number is set by the Committee.

PGA TOUR

A standard PGA TOUR event is a 72-hole individual stroke-play competition played over four rounds on consecutive days (Thursday through Sunday for a typical week). The player who completes the 72 holes in the fewest total strokes is the champion.

Section 6: Scoring

Different

R&A

In stroke play, the player's score for each hole is the number of strokes made (including penalty strokes). The player's total for the round is the sum of all hole scores.

PGA TOUR

The score for each hole is the number of strokes taken plus any penalty strokes; the round score is the total for 18 holes, and the championship score is the total for all rounds played.; Scores are commonly expressed relative to par (for example, "10 under par").; In stroke play, a marker (typic...

Section 8: Safety Considerations

Different

R&A

Rule 5.7a requires all players to stop play immediately when the Committee signals a suspension for a dangerous situation (one prolonged siren blast in most competitions). If a player does not stop play promptly, the Committee may impose the disqualification penalty.

PGA TOUR

The competition committee monitors weather, particularly lightning, throughout tournament week using on-site meteorology.; When a dangerous situation exists, the committee sounds the immediate-suspension signal and players must stop play at once, even mid-hole. A separate signal is used for a nor...

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