• Friday 12th March 2010

Ruleof Golf Interactive Quiz

FAQs


  1. My driver is a 'copy' or 'clone' of a popular model which is on the Conforming List. The markings on my driver are slightly different, but can I assume my club also conforms? It is unlikely ever to be submitted.
  2. I purchased my club in 1996 and I cannot find it on either of the published lists. Will it conform after 1 January 2008?
  3. If I am a Club golfer and I would like to know the conformance status of a driver not on the List, what can I do?
  4. Why is the use of the Condition not recommended for use at Club level golf? If all drivers had to be included on the Conforming List, wouldn't this make it less confusing for Club level golfers and easier for Club Committees?
  5. What is the difference between the Rule on drivers and the Driving Club Condition?
  6. I am a low handicap golfer competing at Club level, but I am also planning to enter County and National level competitions. My driver is not on either of the published lists. Can I use it after 1 January 2008?
  7. I am a Club level golfer and my driver is not included on either of the published driver lists. Does this mean that I cannot use it after 1 January 2008?
  8. Where can I find out if my driver will conform after 1 January 2008?
  9. Is it up to the Committee to ensure that I am using a driver which conforms to the new Rules?
  10. Can individual Golf Clubs decide to allow the use of non-conforming drivers via a Local Rule or Condition of Competition?
  11. Will the new Rule on drivers be applicable to amateur, Club level golfers?

 

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