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The Devil is In the Details: Understanding the finer details of the 2019 golf rules

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Isaac Nguku drives during the Johnie Walker series played at the par 72, Thika sports clublast month. The game’s rules change next year. [Mose Sammy/Standard]

In a sport where driving the ball 300 yards is awarded the same score as a one inch putt, every shot counts. It is therefore imperative for golfers to know each and every hair-splitting rule that might cost, or save her a shot. Even more important is being aware of situations where the rules provide them with relief and some advantages. To do this, golfers will need to dig deeper into the finer rule details to extract the gems that lie within. 

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