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Page last updated at 10:36 GMT, Saturday, 3 January 2009

Choose the right golf club The lowdown on golf clubs and gear
A guide to using each of the 14 clubs in your bag.


THE BASICS OF GOLF

The basics rules of golf
If you're new to the sport our guide to the basics will provide an insight into what it's all about.

Scoring
A guide to the scoring system used in golf.

What is a handicap?
How to work out golf's unique scoring system.

More golf rules and etiquette
Honour and etiquette are vital in golf - and it's no different on the tee.


MORE ABOUT THE RULES OF GOLF

Lost ball?
Stay within the rules when searching in the rough

Playing fair?
Test your knowledge of golf rules in our quiz

Golf hazards
What you can and can't do when your ball lands in water or sand



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