Anyone who has ever tried to tackle the Rules of Golf can be understandably frustrated and intimidated by the process. The rules are complex even for the most astute in the game -- including those who play it for a living -- so how is the average guy supposed to feel if he simply wants to know what to do?
That is why Wednesday's joint announcement by the United States Golf Association and the R&A is so welcome. After a review period and time for tweaking, a new, simplified rules book is slated to go into play starting Jan.