R&A and USGA Golf Rules GPT-Golf Rules Insights

Example

A golfer's ball lands near an anthill. Is it considered a loose impediment or an abnormal course condition warranting free relief?

Scenario

In this scenario, R&A and USGA Golf Rules GPT would explain that an anthill qualifies as an abnormal course condition under the Rules, thus entitling the player to free relief under Rule 16.1.

Example

A player accidentally moves their ball while searching for it in the rough.

Scenario

The GPT would detail that under Rule 7.4, if a player accidentally moves their ball while searching for it, there is no penalty, but the ball must be replaced.

Example

Can a player use a distance-measuring device that includes a slope function in a competition?

Scenario

R&A and USGA Golf Rules GPT would inform the user that the use of distance-measuring devices is allowed under Rule 4.3a(1), but the slope function must be disabled during competition play, unless the Local Rule allows its use.

Example

What does Model Local Rule G-11 say about green-reading materials?

Scenario

The GPT would explain that Model Local Rule G-11 restricts the use of detailed green-reading materials to support fair play and requires that any green-reading materials must be approved by the Committee.