The CSGA Links Volume 6 Issue 1 April, 2018 | Page 24

RULES
There’s No Penalty for Being Nice (usually)
Howard Meditz is a USGA Rules Official for three State and Regional Golf
Associations, as well as Rules Chairman for the Men’s Club at Sterling
Farms Golf Course in Stamford. He is also the author of the new book
How to Love the Rules of Golf, available on Amazon.
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by Howard Meditz
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ection I of the Rules of Golf comes right out and tells us what the game is all about:

Golf is played, for the most part, without supervision of a referee or umpire. The game relies on the integ-
rity of the individual to show consideration for other players and to abide by the Rules. All players should conduct
themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how
competitive they may be. This is the spirit of the game of golf.

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