Updates
The Rules of Golf were updated by golf's governing bodies and published effective January 1st, 2019. There have been some new changes announced that came into effect on January 1st, 2023. A look at those changes can be found here.
More frequently, decisions are made about interpretations of the rules, and when these are available, will be referenced on this page. Notice of important decisions will be given on the British Columbia Golf website and in our newsletter(s).
To view how to obtain current Rules of Golf publications click here
For Rules of Amateur Status click here
Please visit the Golf Canada website Rules section for details on new rules and useful visual assets and access to publications on the modernization of golf's rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ask your Rules and Handicap questions via email to: info@britishcolumbiagolf.org
Questions about Course Rating? email: Kojo Frempong at kojo@britishcolumbiagolf.org
Course Rating & Handicap FAQ:
To Post or Not Post - British Columbia's 'Active' Season
Maintaining Your Course Rating
Q: When is the 'Active Season' for posting scores in British Columbia?
A: The 'Active Season' in British Columbia is March 1 - November 15. This is the time in which courses may 'open' for the posting of scores. As each course differs in playability, courses may choose to open later than this date or may choose to close their course for posting during this time period. For more info, please read "To Post or Not Post" above.
Q: If my course is 'Inactive', do I have to wait to post scores played down south?
A: If you play on a course in another region with an 'Active Season' you must post these scores for handicap purposes. You should post these to your Golf Canada Score Centre account as soon as possible after you complete your round. So if you play a course in January in Hawaii, post the score in January.