Following the success of my first book, '999 Questions on the Rules of Golf', which was first published in 2009 and has since been regularly updated with the amendments to the Rules of Golf and the Decisions on the Rules of Golf, I have been encouraged to follow it up with these 999 new questions in an entirely different format, which I think readers will find even more interesting and easy to understand. In this new book, the questions, answers, and most importantly, the explanations of the appropriate rulings, are divided into easy to reference sections with 9 questions about each of 111 different Rules subjects, some of which are listed on the front cover, as an indication of the contents. This format has proved to be the most popular of the three, free 'Rhodes Rules School' series that I email weekly to over 10,000 subscribers. There is something here for golfers of all playing abilities and for those who wish to become their Club Rules expert, or even match and tournament officials. I can promise that as you read through this book, taking one section of 9 questions at a time, you will obtain a better understanding of the Rules of Golf, which you can then take onto the course to improve not just your score, but also your enjoyment of the unique game of golf, where players are expected to respect and abide by the Rules more than in any other sport. Judging by the comments that I am receiving on a daily basis, readers are also finding the Kindle format of '999 More Questions' easy to read, not just on their laptops or tablets, but most importantly on the smart phones and eReaders that they carry with them wherever they go. Good Golfing, Barry Rhodes www.barryrhodes.com
Barry Rhodes has spent most of his career in senior sales, marketing and management roles within the information, communications and technology (ICT) sector in Ireland. He is an enthusiastic, high handicap golfer who developed an interest, then a fascination, and now an obsession with the Rules of Golf. He is resident in Dublin, where he is an active member of Milltown Golf Club. Barry's relationship with the Rules began in 2000 with his participation in the inter-club Rules of Golf quiz competitions, organised by the Royal & Ancient for Golf Clubs in Great Britain and Ireland. This progressed to him writing articles, running quizzes, and delivering presentations on the Rules at various Golf Clubs and corporate functions. He writes a weekly web blog, containing interesting content for anyone who wishes to improve their knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Golf, at www.barryrhodes.com and has another web site www.RhodesRulesSchool, which is an indispensable resource for anyone who wishes to improve their knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Golf. In 2009 his first book '999 Questions on the Rules of Golf' was published. It has been regularly updated for the amendments to the Rules and Decisions on the Rules, including those for January 2016, and is now available as an eBook (eReaders, tablets and smart phones), either direct from the author, or through the Amazon book store. A paperback copy is also available from Amazon. Barry answers all questions on the Rules of Golf and is a guest contributor on various golfing web sites around the world. In March 2008, Barry became the first person to achieve a 100% correct mark on the public Advanced Rules of Golf Course examination, run by the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) in their headquarters at The Belfry, West Midlands, UK. In April 2015 Barry received a personal invitation to attend the R&A's Level 3, Tournament Administrators and Referees School, which was held in Ireland for the first time, accommodated by Athlone GC and Hodson Bay Hotel. In the Level 3 exam Barry received a 'Pass with Distinction', the highest certification awarded. Check out Barry's weekly blog on the Rules at; http: //www.barryrhodes.com And his 'Rhodes Rules School' web site, an indispensable resource for anyone who wishes to improve their knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Golf, at; http: //www.rhodesrulesschool.com Barry can be contacted by email at rules@barryrhodes.com
