A private Members site dedicated to Rules of Golf Education, featuring Forums, Rules resources and the largest online selection of Rules of Golf quizzes.
Membership costs £50 per year, but see below for details on special offers.
Current TGRS Membership Special Offers:
New Member Special Offer – For a limited period, new members can now pay 50% of the annual subscription fee by using the coupon code TGRSNM50. This will set your first and all recurring subscription payments at £25 per year.
Special Offer – TGRS Facebook Members – For an extended period, previous members of the TGRS Facebook group can still join using the various coupon codes which were posted.
Note – To access the Forum, Members Directory, TGRS Resources & Quizzes on the TGRS website, you need to subscribe to a TGRS Subscription plan. Click “Join” from the main menu to view the Membership subscription plan options. A TGRS Account will be set up for you when you subscribe to a membership plan. If you have any questions, then please email fraz@thegolfrulessamaritan.golf
This PDF guide provides an introduction to many of the key features of the Website.
The Golf Rules Samaritan mission is simple: to make learning the Rules of Golf accessible, accurate, and enjoyable for golfers, referees, committee members, and rules-enthusiasts at every level.
🧭 Who We Are
The Golf Rules Samaritan (TGRS) was created by Fraser Nicol, a passionate rules enthusiast who saw a need for a comprehensive and practical learning hub. Whether you’re preparing for an R&A Rules exam, improving your on-course decision making, or exploring the finer points of the rule book, TGRS provides a complete environment for study and discussion.
🎯 What Makes the Website Unique
The Most Extensive Collection of Rules of Golf Quizzes in the World & a Great Forum Platform to Post Rule Questions.
TGRS is a private members-based website that hosts a friendly, safe environment to discuss and debate the rules alongside the world’s largest online database of Rules of Golf quiz questions, featuring:
- Over 100 Quizzes spanning 21,300 carefully structured questions
- Coverage of every Rule, Definition, Clarification, and Committee Procedure
- Scenario-based questions reflecting real on-course situations
- Multiple formats, including multiple-choice, true/false, and official-exam style
- Monthly Quizzes
- Difficulty levels ranging from beginner to advanced referee
- Exam Study Quizzes & Mock Exams for R&A Level II & III
- Exam study Quizzes & Mock Exams for the USGA
This unparalleled scale allows golfers and officials to test their understanding more deeply and more realistically than anywhere else online.
📚 What You’ll Find on TGRS
✔️ Personal Profile
Each Member has their own personal profile that provides an audit of all the quizzes/mock exams taken, Forum Post engagements, messages & notifications. A full overview of all your activity.
✔️ Quizzes for Every Rule and Situation
From basic questions to complex relief, penalties, and committee procedures, the library spans the entire Rule book.
✔️ Learning Tools and Explanations
Our quizzes not only test knowledge — many offer guidance and references to relevant Rules, helping you learn as you go. There is also a TGRS Resources library featuring many guides.
✔️ Discussion and Community
Members can join conversations on the Forum page, ask questions, and engage with like-minded rules students, referees, and golf enthusiasts.
✔️ Regular Updates
As the Rules evolve, so do our quizzes and explanations. TGRS continuously expands its library to stay aligned with the latest R&A and USGA publications.
🏆 Who Uses The Golf Rules Samaritan?
- Referees from over 80 countries
- Club officials and competition committees
- R&A/USGA rules students preparing for certification exams
- National referees enhancing their advanced knowledge
- Rules educators designing study programmes
- PGA Professionals
- Golfers seeking clarity on everyday rulings
- Curious golfers who enjoy testing their knowledge
If you’re serious about understanding the Rules of Golf, you’re in the right place.
🌐 Our Commitment to Accuracy
All content is created with careful attention to the official Rules of Golf, including:
- The full Rules of Golf
- Definitions
- Clarifications
- New Quarterly Clarifications
- Committee Procedures
The goal is not only to provide the most extensive quiz collection in the world but also to ensure it is consistently accurate, reliable, and up to date.
🚀 Join Us
Explore the quizzes, challenge yourself, and become confident in your Rules knowledge.
Whether you’re beginning your learning journey or preparing for an exam, The Golf Rules Samaritan is here to support you.
Fraser can be contacted by email at: fraz@thegolfrulessamaritan.golf