Barry Rhodes - Articles

 

Barry Rhodes qualified as a chartered accountant in London, but has since spent over 35 years in various sales & marketing management roles within the information communication technology (ICT) sector. He is an enthusiastic, high handicap golfer who developed an interest, then a fascination, and now an obsession with the Rules of Golf. He is resident in Dublin, Ireland, where he is an active member of Milltown Golf Club.

Barry’s relationship with the Rules began in 2000 with his participation in the inter-club Rules of Golf quiz competitions, organised by the Royal & Ancient for Golf Clubs in Great Britain and Ireland. This then led to him writing articles, running quizzes, and delivering presentations on the Rules at a variety of Golf Club and corporate functions. More recently he has been answering questions on the Rules of Golf and writing an occasional web blog, for the St Andrews, Scotland, based web marketing site, www.GolfSwingSecretsRevealed.com. He has his own web blog containing miscellaneous content for anyone who wishes to improve their knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Golf at www.barryrhodes.com.

In March 2008, Barry became the first person to achieve a 100% correct mark on the public Advanced Rules of Golf Course examination, run by the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) in their headquarters at The Belfry, West Midlands, UK.

Myths and Misunderstandings about the Rules of Golf

A large number of those playing golf do so in blissful ignorance of many of the Rules of Golf. Worse, some are absolutely certain that they know the rulings applying to the multitude of different situations encountered on the course because they have repeatedly reached the same, wrong, conclusions. The truth is that several myths and misunderstandings about the Rules have evolved over time. This short article addresses ten of the more common ones. Read

By: Barry Rhodes | 22/03/2009 | Golf

Loose Impediments And Movable Obstructions (Rules 23-1 And 24-1)

Many Golfers are not Sure How to Distinguish Between Loose Impediments and Movable Obstructions That They Encounter During Their Rounds. it is Important to be Able to Make This Distinction, as the Rules for Loose Impediments (rue 23-1) are Substantially Different From Those for Movable Obstructions (rule 24-1). This Short Article Will Assist Players to Improve Their Understanding of the Relevant Rules, Thereby Avoiding Unnecessary Penalties. Read

By: Barry Rhodes | 17/03/2009 | Golf

9 Quick Tips (nuggets) on the Rules of Golf

9 tips to help golfers lower their scores by using the Rules of Golf to their advantage. Read

By: Barry Rhodes | 09/02/2009 | Golf

Why is it Important to Learn the Rules of Golf?

There are at least five good reasons why all golfers should continually strive to improve their understanding of the Rules of Golf. One of them is that they will enjoy their sport more. Read

By: Barry Rhodes | 09/02/2009 | Golf