The Chinese Golf Association and sponsorship partner Rolex launched the Rules of Golf 2012-2015 China Edition in Tianjin on Sunday during the 19th China Open.

"The publication of the Rules of Golf 2012-2015 China edition is one of the grassroots initiatives that has been realized through our partnership with Rolex and will certainly go a long way in promoting and significantly regulating the development of golf in China," said Zhang Xiaoning, executive vice-president and general secretary of the CGA on Sunday.

In 2008, China officially adopted international golf rules, which not only helped promote the sport here but also provided stringent guidelines for local events.