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The 90-Degree Rule is something golf courses may put into place when they want to allow the convenience of golf carts but minimize the impact of those carts on the golf course.
When the 90-Degree Rule is in effect, golfers are required to keep carts on the cart path until they are even with a golf ball in the fairway. Only then should the cart leave the path, turning sharply (90 degrees) to drive straight across to the golf ball. After playing the shot, the cart should be driven directly back to the cart path, then remain on the path until pulling even with another ball. In this manner, golfers have the convenience of carts but damage to the course is minimized.
The 90-Degree Rule is permanenty in effect at many courses; at others, it will be put into effect following rains or when course conditions warrant.
Look for signs near the first tee that might indicate whether the condition is in effect, or ask in the pro shop.
Even when the 90-Degree Rule is not in effect at a course, it's a good practice to follow because it helps maintain a healthier turf.
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An "abnormal ground condition" is any of several conditions that, when they exist and your golf ball is affected by them, entitle the player to relief. Abnormal ground conditions include casual water, ground under repair and holes made by burrowing animals (e.g., gopher hole or snake hole).
Holes dug by the greenkeeper are considered ground under repair even if they are not marked as such. A few things that are not considered abnormal ground conditions: dew or frost; a hole dug by an animal that is not a burrowing animal, unless so declared by the local committee; grass clippings.
You cannot cite the abnormal ground conditions rule to take free relief if your ball is in a water hazard or lateral water hazard.
Above the hole describes the position of a golf ball in relation to the cup, or hole, once the ball is on the green.
If the green slopes, or if the hole is cut in a position on the green that slopes, being above the hole with your approach shot or lag putt is a no-no.
Above the hole means that your ball is positioned such that you will be putting downhill to the cup. Downhill putts are particularly tricky, so you want to avoid being above the hole.
"Above the hole" is the opposite of "below the hole."
Examples: The Golf Guide has a tricky putt left since he left his ball above the hole.
Ace: A score of "1" on any hole - a hole-in-one, in other words. Aces are most commonly made on par-3s, but sometimes occur on short par-4s being played by long hitters.
Also Known As: Hole-in-one
Examples: The Golf Guide can only dream of making an ace - he'll have to be very lucky for a hole-in-one.
"Aces and Dueces", sometimes called Acey Ducey, is a betting game best for groups of four golfers. On each hole, the low score (the "ace") wins an agreed upon amount from the other three players, and the high score (the "duece") loses an agreed upon amount to the other three players.
The ace bet is usually worth twice the duece bet, but groups can agree on any amount. Ties for either the ace or the duece mean that no money is paid for that bet on that hole; carryovers are optional at the discretion of the group members (decide before the round starts).
It works like this: Let's say the ace bet is for $2 and the duece bet is for $1. On the first hole, A makes 4, B makes 5, C makes 5, D makes 6. A is the "ace" and wins $2 each from B, C and D.
D is the "duece" and owes $1 each to A, B and C. So A wins a total of $7 ($2 from each B, C and D, plus another $1 from D for being the "duece"), B and C have a net loss of $1 (they each pay $2 to A but get $1 from D), and D pays out $5 ($1 to each for being the duece, plus the $2 owed to A for his "ace" score).
As you can see, this game can get expensive in a hurry if high amounts are used and one or two players dominate. Be sure to play with players of similar skills, or use full handicaps, and to set a reasonable bet amount if you're not a high-roller.
Acey Ducey, also called Aces and Dueces, is a betting game best for groups of four golfers. On each hole, the low score (the "ace") wins an agreed upon amount from the other three players, and the high score (the "duece") loses an agreed upon amount to the other three players. See Aces and Dueces for more explanation and examples of how the bet works.
Also Known As: Aces and Dueces
Alternate Spellings: Acie Ducie
Address: The position a golfer takes as he or she stands over the ball, ready to hit - the stance is taken and the club is grounded. The club must have been grounded for a golfer to be considered at address (this distinction matters in many rules interpretations).
Also Known As: At address, address the ball, addressing the ball
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