In 2019, we will see the most radical changes to the Rules of Golf for more than 60 years. Out go stupid things, like players penalised for inadvertently hitting the sand on their backswing whilst playing from a bunker. Here are the 10 changes that are going to make the biggest difference to your playing and viewing experience. ‘This is one of those areas where we’re trying to reflect the modern game,’ Grant Moir, Director of Rules for the R&A, explained. PUTTING WITH THE FLAGSTICK STILL IN PLACEIt used to be a two shot penalty if you hit the flag while putting from on the green.

Source: Daily Mail December 24, 2018 20:48 UTC