Golf Fore the Good

How cool is this? Years ago when I was just hatching the idea of Golf Fore the Good I wondered why there wasn’t an online searchable version of the Rules of Golf. How things have changed in a few years! A new searchable app for the Rules offers up a fix for the golf junkie who is also a tech junkie. The following information comes directly from the USGA with a link for more information:

The 2010-2011 editions of “The Rules of Golf,” “Decisions on The Rules of Golf” and “Rules of Amateur Status” are now available for purchase for iPhone, iPod touch, BlackBerry and Android devices.

The Rules of Golf App is designed for golfers who want access to the official Rules and Decisions whenever and wherever they want. The only Rules App approved by the USGA, it makes every Rule, Definition and Decision available at the touch of a finger. It also provides:

* Simple and intuitive navigation
* A convenient word and phrase search function
* A jump dial for quick access to specific Rules
* The ability to e-mail Rules questions to USGA experts or Rules to friends

For more information on how to purchase, download and install the Rules of Golf App, visit the Mobile section of USGA.org.

Golf Fore the Good does not profit monetarily from the downloading of the application–but we do consider it a benefit that the app will improve the caliber of golfers through a better grasp of the Rules. We do urge caution in the use of your cell phone on the golf course and encourage you to adhere to any local rules with regard to cell phone use… and always, please remember to shut your ringer off!