Player describes the situation in everyday language or voice.
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The Knowledge area starts with the player's situation, then leads to the relevant rule — with a WhatsApp question when needed.
First identify whether it may be inside or outside a penalty area; that changes the rules path.
Separate the boundary situation, ball status and next steps.
The marking and where the ball lies affect the available relief options.
Can save time when a ball may be lost outside a penalty area or out of bounds.
The player makes the decision, then chooses from the permitted relief options.
Special rules apply to sand, ball position and relief.
What caused the movement and where it happened are key.
Paths or ground under repair may allow free relief depending on the situation.
In the middle of a round, a long rule book is rarely the best UX. The existing golf-rules concierge opens directly in rules mode.
In stroke play, Ready Golf can save time: a player who is safely and responsibly ready may play even when traditional order would suggest otherwise. Safety and consideration always come first.
Player describes the situation in everyday language or voice.
Penalty area? Out of bounds? Ball found? Format? Ask only what changes the ruling.
State the practical options clearly and link to the official rule.
No. It provides quick orientation and helps find the relevant rule. In a competition or disputed situation, the official Rules and the Committee govern.
Because on the course players usually know the situation, not the rule number. Starting with “lost ball” or “bunker” is faster.
Ready Golf is recognised in the Rules for stroke play and should be played safely and responsibly. It is also part of good pace-of-play culture.