Major rule adjustments win approval

Golf's rulemakers on Monday rubber-stamped several changes to make the sport easier to understand and quicker to play, which will come into force next year.

The R&A and United States Golf Association (USGA) made some changes to the proposals, which were put up for public consultation in 2017.

The adjustments, such as allowing the flag to remain in the hole unattended while putting, come into force on Jan 1.