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The following is the Foreword from the 2008 - 2011 Rule Book.

This book contains the Rules of Golf, which will be effective worldwide from 1st January 2008. It represents the culmination of four years work by R&A Rules Limited and the United States Golf Association (USGA), following consultation with other golfing bodies throughout the world.

Whilst it is considered important that the Rules be faithful to their historical principles, they must be clear, comprehensive and understandable, and the penalties must be appropriate. The Rules need regular review to ensure these goals are met and this set of Rules is the latest stage of this evolution. The principal changes are summarised on pages 6 to 10.

Both R&A Rules Limited and the USGA wish to promote respect for and adherence to the Rules and to preserve the integrity of golf at all levels.

In conclusion, we express our grateful thanks not only for the work done by our respective committees, but also to all those others whose varied contributions have made this revision possible.

W Michael B Brown
Chairman
Rules of Golf Committee
R&A Rules Limited

James T Bunch
Chairman
Rules of Golf Committee
United States Golf Association

September 2007

New Equipment Rule for 2008

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