Advanced golf by Carl Lupp

“New Rules, Smarter Golf ⛳📏 (2026 Update)”

The game just got clearer—and fairer. Here’s what you need to know:

🔹 Ball Movement
Accidentally move it? Just 1 stroke penalty (not 2). Less punishment for honest mistakes.

🔹 Embedded Ball
Free relief from any pitch mark. No more guessing bad lies.

🔹 Internal O.B.
Out of bounds now applies only on tee shots—more freedom on recovery shots.

🔹 Obstructions Near Greens
Relief extends beyond sprinkler heads. Cleaner approach and putting lines.

🔹 Broken Clubs
You can repair using parts in your bag—no automatic disadvantage.

🔹 Preferred Lies
Relief limited to scorecard length—more consistency, less abuse.

💡 What it means for you: Fewer gray areas. Faster decisions. Fairer outcomes.

🎯 Learn the rules → save strokes → play smarter.