Who gets penalized when a playing partner plays 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 ball?

Not you.

Here's the breakdown of the rule 👇
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The future stars of American golf 💫 🇺🇸

Meet the 25 players named to the 2027 U.S. National Junior Team!
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"Flying that English flag again at Merion!" 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

2013 U.S. Open champ @JustinRose99 had a message for Jack Whaley after he captured the U.S. Amateur title this summer 🤝
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Ever wonder why frost delays happen at your local course?

Walking on crunchy grass can cause damage that lasts for more than a month.

Tap the video to learn more from our @USGAGrnSection 👇
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A lot of golfers hear the term "animal hole" and think it's limited to an actual hole in the ground that interferes with their lie, stance or swing.

But under the Rules of Golf, it's much more than that!
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Season 2 of the @Internetinvite is stacked with big names.

Who’s got the game to back it up? 👉
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We are excited to announce that the USGA Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program (GAP) is expanding to Central Piedmont Community College @cpcc in Charlotte beginning in 2027. Click to learn more and apply 👇
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Your ball. Your call.

Other than in a penalty area, you can take an unplayable anywhere on the course at any time.

Here are your options.
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Great golf starts with the people who care for the course! ⛳️

The USGA and Central Piedmont Community College are bringing the Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program to Charlotte in 2027, as announced this week at Quail Hollow Club.
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Learn more about our third GAP location after Pinehurst and Myrtle Beach👇

usga.org/content/usga/h…
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🚨 Inactive season incoming!

Here are the final dates in 2026 to post scores for your Handicap Index®:

Oct. 31: Alaska, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New York (New York State, Rochester District), South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Nov. 14: Delaware, Idaho, ict, Met Amateur), Indiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York (Metropolitan), Ohio (Greater Cincinnati, Northern Ohio), Pennsylvania, Utah (northern region), Washington

Nov. 15: Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Rhode Island

Nov. 30: Kentucky, Maryland, Nevada (northern region), Ohio (Miami Valley, Ohio Golf), Oregon, West Virginia

Dec. 31: Kansas
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🏌️‍♂️MAN VS. MACHINE 🤖

Can Lexus Ambassador @WillLoweryGolf topple our mechanical golfer?

It’s the Perfect Launch challenge presented by @Lexus.
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Who can deliver the perfect golf shot? Watch the full video now on our @YouTube 👇

youtube.com/watch?v=18ZYto…
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We're watching these on repeat! 🔥

The best shots from our 2026 championships ⬇️
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The 2028 U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur, originally slated to be contested at Belle Meade C.C. in Nashville, Tenn., has been relocated to The Lakewood Club in Point Clear, Ala.

The dates of the championship (Sept. 9-14) will remain the same.
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16 past @DriveChipPutt National Finalists will make their return to Augusta National Golf Club in April.

#DriveChipandPutt
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Your ball is in temporary water in a bunker 💧

No big deal. Just find the nearest point of complete relief and drop within one club-length, staying in the bunker.

But what if the 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘳 is underwater? 🤔
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Eighty junior golfers representing 28 U.S. states, Canada and India, have earned an invitation to compete at Augusta National Golf Club for the 13th annual Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals.

#DriveChipandPutt | @USGA | @TheMasters | @PGA

drivechipandputt.com/2027-drive-chi…
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