Basic Rules in Golf

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The basic definition of a sport is that ‘a game with well defined rules’. Golf, being a sport it has many rules. Certain rules are framed recently but golf is a sport that is being played from ancient times. So, right from those times there are certain basic rules in golf that are still followed. These basic rules in golf were framed and standardized by R&A (Royal and Ancient Golf club of St Andrews) and USGA (United States Golf Association). All the other golf associations in various other countries should strictly abide by these basic rules which were framed by R&A and USGA. The golfer and caddie have the responsibility of knowing the basic rules in golf.
Rule 13-1 says that a player is allowed to hit the ball from a position where it has become stationary after a hit. This rule can be violated on other circumstances where any other rule is perfectly applicable to that particular situation. Rule 14-2 says that a player cannot seek any help in golf swing or golf stroke. One important rule that is to be followed by the organizations that conduct the tours is that these organizations should not alter the conditions that are prevailing in the ground for the sake of any particular player (except few cases). There are many rules that deal with the exchange of a ball in the golf court by a golf player.
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