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Two strokes too many: the danger of a 'wrong ball'
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 15/04/2026
» Should you play a "wrong ball" -- in other words any other ball other than yours -- you'll incur a penalty of two strokes in stroke play or loss of hole in match play. You must correct the error by playing your original ball before teeing off on the next hole, or you face disqualification. Strokes made with the wrong ball do not count.
Clubhead pace is the secret weapon today
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 08/04/2026
» Your ball is in what the Rules call "temporary water." You may play your ball as it lies or take free relief. You take free relief by finding the nearest point of complete relief where you are clear of the puddle and then drop your original ball away from the puddle and within one club-length of that point, not nearer the hole. You may also take relief from a puddle of water if your ball is in a bunker.
Thais strike late, seal Asian Cup spot
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 02/04/2026
» As the clock ticked towards stoppage time and Thailand's Asian Cup hopes hung by a thread, Manuel Tom Bihr climbed highest in the 89th minute to meet Theerathon Bunmathan's corner with a thumping header, securing a dramatic 2-1 win over Turkmenistan at Bangkok's Rajamangala National Stadium.
Fury in Pattaya to tune up for return
Sports, Published on 25/03/2026
» PATTAYA: Pattaya has found itself at the centre of the international boxing spotlight as heavyweight superstar Tyson Fury prepares for his highly anticipated comeback bout against Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The event is already sold out, with more than 75,000 spectators expected to attend, and global interest continuing to surge.
Qualifying meets for NBA Rising Stars set for May
Sports, Published on 15/03/2026
» The inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitational Thailand Qualifiers, organised by the National Basketball Association (NBA) in collaboration with TOA Paint (Thailand), a leading paint and coating products manufacturer in Southeast Asia, will be held on May 23-24 at CU Sports Complex in Bangkok.
Off-season deals: Dodgers add Tucker, Diaz
Sports, Dave Wiggins, Published on 09/03/2026
» Major League Baseball has its regular season, postseason and off-season. Trades and free agent signings during the latter often help dictate success in the other two.
Smart play! Time to know your bunker relief options
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 04/03/2026
» There is no penalty for accidentally hitting the ball twice during a single stroke. If a player's club strikes the ball more than once, it only counts as one stroke, and the ball is played as it lies.
A guide to getting ball back in play
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 25/02/2026
» Drop a golf ball when taking free or penalty relief -- for example; a hazard, unplayable lie or abnormal conditions within a defined relief area. Place a ball back after previously marking it and lifting it from the green, replacing it after it moves, or cleaning it on the putting green.
Find the ball fast or pay the price -- costly
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 18/02/2026
» The common feedback I've received from my recent rule tips have been asking for more clear simple explanations on queries involving penalty relief, ball movement, and on-course procedures. How long can you search for a ball and what's the penalty if you accidently move your ball on the green or bunker together with the ability to take free relief from abnormal ground conditions for example: ground under repair or temporary water.
Free relief, OB stakes and the one-club drop
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 11/02/2026
» Please allow me to try and explain what is an immovable obstruction once more. They are basically artificial, fixed objects like cart paths, sprinklers, or fences -- they allow for a free, one-stroke relief drop if they interfere with a player's lie, stance, or swing. Relief is not permitted for line-of-sight interference. Players must find the nearest point of complete relief, not closer to the hole, and drop within one club-length.