R&A Launch Rules Academy
The R&A has launched a new free online course to help golfers and administrators improve their knowledge of the Rules of Golf.
The Rules Academy is available at www.RandA.org/RulesAcademy and is based on the Etiquette Section and the Quick Guide to the Rules of Golf (a short summary of the most commonly occurring Rules). Users are guided by either Padraig Harrington or Suzann Pettersen, who are both R&A Working for Golf Ambassadors.
The course features video, images and diagrams of Rules situations and includes revision questions after each section. It covers the essentials that all golfers should know such as sportsmanship, integrity and respect. It adopts a tee to green approach and tells you what you need to know at each point; from where to tee your ball, to taking relief from various conditions, to holing out and returning the score card.
At the end of the course, people can take a Level 1 Rules Exam and receive a certificate signed by their guiding player.
Two-time Open Champion Padraig Harrington said, “The Rules Academy is a great idea for helping golfers to improve their knowledge of the Rules of Golf in a quick and easy way. A short online course will make the Rules and how they are applied much less daunting and the game more enjoyable as a result.”
Suzann Pettersen, a former LPGA champion, said, “It’s easy to take the Rules for granted but in golf it is so important to understand the values of the game and show respect to your playing partners. Learning more about the Rules can help you get more out of the game so I would urge people to get online and take the course.”
Through a combination of text, video, diagrams and photographs, the Rules Academy provides an interesting way to learn about the Etiquette and Rules of Golf. You can test your knowledge by taking the review questions at the end of each section and then, if you choose, you can try to gain an official R&A certificate by taking the Exam.
The academy is free to view, although you do have to register to view it, it is £10 to take the course
Last edited: 05/07/2021