Golf Rules Explained :

by Peter Dobereiner

Did you know Rule #6 of golf reads, "The player shall be responsible for acquainting himself with the conditions under which the competition is played"? For those of you who didn't, and for those who did but have fallen behind on the many regulation changes for the new millennium, this is the guide for you. Leading golf writer Peter Dobereiner is right on par with this exhaustive, yet reader-friendly, explanation of golf rules for every stage of the game. Recognized as the standard work on the rules of the game, this reference has sold more than 120,000 copies in previous editions. You're sure to find this updated edition, with all the new rules, extremely helpful in resolving arguments both on the course—and on the 19th hole. 4 3/4 X 8 1/4.

168 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1992

Reviews

[T.L. Cooper · Rating 3 out of 5]

Golf Rules Explained (11th Edition) by Peter Dobereiner makes a good reference book for golfers. While a bit of a dry read, it clarifies some points of the game and even points out some of the more confusing aspects of the game. At times, my enthusiasm for the game suffered while reading Golf Rules Explained but never for long. There are a few sections that are confusing, but the author blames that on confusion within the rules yet also points out that the rules state exactly what they mean and mean exactly what they say. Even with that, the rules are open to interpretation. The interesting thing is that there are times when being "nice" in penalized and when doing the commonsense thing doesn't follow the rules. All in all, Golf Rules Explained gives golfers a clearer understanding of the rules, especially for those interested in playing more than the occasional casual game. On the other hand, Golf Rules Explained can create undue tension in the casual player, so beware if your goal is pleasure rather than tournament play.