Golf Rules Explained

by Peter Dobereiner, Bill Elliott

From the start of a round of golf to competitions and disputes this handy reference book explains the rules of golf clearly and sensibly. This essential guide to the complexities of golf rules is written in Peter Dobereiner's witty and acerbic style. Using anecdotes and examples to illustrate his points, this classic book is an absorbing read as well as a handy point of reference on the course. The etiquette guide and scoring terms on the flaps at the front and backare easily accessible in this handy pocket-sized edition. The final section details the Standard Scratch Score and Handicapping Scheme for both men and women and includes an abbreviated outline of the handicap system used in the United States.

223 pages, Paperback

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.