The Official Rules of Golf

Name: The Official Rules of Golf
Rating: 4.14 (1044 reviews)
Author: United States Golf Association, USGA

LiveUnited States Golf Association, USGA3 apps · 505.4K installsSportsFreecom.usga.rulesofgolf

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

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Total installs: 257,064
Installs / day: +3
Rating: 4.1★
Released: 31 Dec 2013
Last update: 20 Feb 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

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Country availability

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play

No data shared with third parties
Collects data Personal info, Photos and videos and 3 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can ask for your data to be deleted

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

13 in 5 groups

5 Sensitive3 Notable5 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Record sound using your phone's microphone
Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storage
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storage

Photos/Media/FilesSensitive2

Access to photos, videos, music and other files stored on your device

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

StorageSensitive2

Access to files, photos and media saved on your phone's storage

Read photos, videos, and other files saved in your phone's shared storageread the contents of your USB storage · READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Add, change or delete photos, videos and other files in your phone's storagemodify or delete the contents of your USB storage · WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

MicrophoneSensitive1

Access to your phone's microphone to record sound

Record sound using your phone's microphonerecord audio · RECORD_AUDIO

Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1

Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses

See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections · ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

OtherNotable7

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Use NFC to talk with tags, cards and readers held close to your phonecontrol Near Field Communication · NFC
Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration · VIBRATE
Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description

The USGA’s official app for the Rules of Golf, which is always kept up to date with the latest Rules content. The following documents are included in this app: • The Rules of Golf • The Official Guide to the Rules of Golf (includes Clarifications, Committee Procedures, and Model Local Rules) • Note – The Official Guide is designed for referees and tournament administrators, and is available after enabling Experienced/Administrator Mode within the app’s Settings. App features include: • Every Rule, Definition and Clarification available instantly • Rules videos, FAQs, topic overviews, and quizzes • A powerful search tool to quickly locate information on any Rules topic • Simple, fast, and intuitive navigation • Quick hyperlinking to all definitions, Rule number references, and related Rules documents Additional resources on the Rules of Golf are available at www.usga.org/Rules. Have a question? Feel free to reach out to us anytime at [email protected] or 908-326-1850!

What's new

Welcome to the USGA Rules of Golf app! This update includes the following enhancements: • Minor bug fixes

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