The USGA recently published a free online course to “Learn the Rules of Golf.”
It’s called Rules 101, and upon completion, you’ll have a solid foundational knowledge of the Rules and be equipped to navigate Rules situations you might encounter during your round of golf.
Rules 101 focuses on the playing Rules, especially those used or encountered most frequently by golfers. It’s not only appropriate for new golfers or those new to the Rules, it’s also great for anyone who doesn’t already have advanced knowledge of the Rules.
To access this course, you will be prompted to create a free account (or login to an existing USGA account in the system). This is required to capture and store your progress through the course.
Details about Rules 101 include:
• The course is free of charge.
• The course is divided into nine modules.
• You can complete the entire course from start to finish or focus on specific topics.
• Your progress through the course will be saved, so you can complete the course in multiple sessions, or return any time for a tune-up.
• The course functions best on laptops or desktop computers. While it will function on mobile devices, tablets are not recommended.
If you have any questions or any difficulties with this course, please contact the USGA Rules Department at rules@usga.org.