Sources first
Course facts and operational details are checked against primary sources when available, including official course, operator, and public-agency material. Other reporting is attributed to the source that supports it.
Local and specific
The guide is organized around decisions golfers actually make: where to play, what a round requires, how places differ, and what changed. We separate observed facts from editorial judgment.
Uncertainty stays visible
Information that cannot be verified is omitted or described as unavailable. Time-sensitive details should carry their source and date before they are presented as current.
See how amendments are handled in the corrections policy.