What is the main idea behind the rules of golf?

Fairness.

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Why: The rules are built on fairness, playing the ball as it lies.

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Answer: Fairness. The rules are built on fairness, playing the ball as it lies.

  1. Golf en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golf
    The underlying principle of the rules is fairness.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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