Rules Information

2025 Zone 4 Rules Presentation

Tips and Suggestions for Improving Pace of Play

BC Golf Rules Page Link -

Takes you to - Rules Education information for:

  • Level 1, Level 2 (Provincial) and Level 3 (National)

  • Handicap Workshops and Webinars

Major Differences Between Match Play and Stroke Play Link -


  • Level 1, Level 2 (Provincial) and Level 3 (National)

2019 to 2023 Rules Comparison


  • Takes you to the document issued by the R&A and the USGA on the
    changes between the 2019 and 2023 Rules of Golf

2023 Rules of Golf - 5 Key Changes Link -

  • Takes you to the poster issued by the R&A and the USGA on the 5 key
    changes for 2023

Golf Canada Rules of Golf Page Links -


  • Golf Canada - 2023 Rules of Golf PDF - This is the smaller book and has all the
    Rules of Golf with Index at the back which can be downloaded as a PDF
  • Golf Canada Rules Page with Mobile App Links
  • Quarterly Clarifications on the Rules of Golf - latest was January 2024
  • Rule 25 - Request Form and Golf Canada Policy on Rule 25

R&A - Rules Academy Link -

Takes you to - Learn/Test and enjoy - Signup for a free account

Make sure you download the following 2 apps to your smart phones - available for both iPhone and Android
1. R&A Rules of Golf App   iOS App  -  Android App - contains full tect of all Rules/Clarification/Definitions/
Committee Procedures/Model Local Rules/Quizzes for beginner/intermediate/advanced Rules of Golf questions
2. Golf Canada App   iOS App  -  Android App - contains full tect of all Rules/Clarification/Definitions/Committee
Procedures/Model Local Rules/Quizzes for beginner/intermediate/advanced Rules of Golf questions
  • Use the app to record your scores while playing your round
  • Post your scores right away after you play
  • Many other features are included in the app...check it out

Rule 25 - Modifications for Players with Disabilities

Takes you to - the USGA Rule 25

EDGA Website

All you need to know about golf's Rule 25

Make sure you download the following documents
1. Golf Canada Rule 25 Policy
2. All Abilities Assessment
3. Rule 25 Request Form
4. Rule 25 Guidance to Local Committee