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Rule 6: The Player; Decision 6-4/5.3
Happy New Year from the AJGA! As we get started with another
fun-filled year of “By the Book,” we must start
with mentioning that as of Jan. 1, 2006, the USGA has released
the 2006-07 edition of the Decisions on The Rules of Golf.
While there will not be a change in the Rules of Golf until
2008, there are many new and revised decisions to make note
of for this year’s competitions. One new decision that
will affect AJGA competitions is decision 6-4/5.3, titled: Additional
Persons Carry Items for Player. This decision is written as
follows:
