MY GOLF BLUEPRINT
USGA: penalty-area rules
Use the official video alongside Rule 17. Red and yellow markings affect available relief; finding the correct last crossing point is part of the decision.
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Take it to practice
Draw a hole with a red penalty area. Mark where a ball last crossed its edge and list the available one-penalty-stroke options before checking Rule 17.
Read alongside the video
Source: United States Golf Association (USGA). Original title: Rules of Golf Explained (2023): Penalty Areas. Channel and video metadata checked 6 November 2026. Content belongs to its publisher; inclusion does not imply endorsement.
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