The Official Rules of Golf

Name: The Official Rules of Golf
Rating: 4.18 (1043 reviews)
Author: United States Golf Association, USGA

By: United States Golf Association, USGA App

The USGA's Official Rules of Golf app including the Rules and Clarifications

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

254,540 ▲ 271

Data as of 2026-07-25

Rating:

4.18

(1,043)

Version:

8.1.1

Last updated: 2026-02-20

Features & Capabilities

The Official Rules of Golf app by the USGA provides golfers and officials with the most up-to-date rules content. Included are the complete Rules of Golf, The Official Guide to the Rules of Golf (featuring clarifications, committee procedures, and model local rules), accessible through an Experienced/Administrator Mode for referees and tournament admins.

This user-friendly app offers instant access to every rule, definition, and clarification, supported by videos, FAQs, topic overviews, and quizzes. It includes a powerful search function for quick navigation, hyperlinking to definitions and related rules documents, ensuring users can easily find authoritative answers. Additional resources are available at www.usga.org/Rules, and support is provided via email and phone for any inquiries.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Sports Education

By:

United States Golf Association, USGA

Downloads:

254,540 271

Rating:

4.18

(1,043)

Version:

8.1.1 Last updated: 2026-02-20

Version code:

252883

Creation date:

2013-12-31

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk

Size:

73.32MB

Email:

ru*****@usga.org

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-25

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 139,026 ▼ 411

Other rankings

#21 in rule keyword 10 ▼ 5

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Developed by:

United States Golf Association, USGA

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.usga.rulesofgolf

Email:

ru*****@usga.org

Website:

https://www.usga.org/

User Reviews

Users praise the rule content and mobile usability but report recurring connectivity, search, and stability problems, which hinder everyday use.

Pros

Helps users understand the rules and settle disputes (bets).
Very handy on mobile; useful to have on the phone.
Broad rule coverage with content that is easy to find.
Support system is responsive when contacted (helpful guidance).

Cons

Frequent connectivity and download issues; app often reports no internet or cannot download.
Search feature is unreliable and hard to locate specific rules; results are often irrelevant.
Bugs cause the app to not work properly.
Privacy/permissions information is not available within the app.