Rules
What do I need to do after hitting from the Sand?
Rake the bunker. For others playing after you
What is a “Scramble” format
If my ball is out of bounds but I can see it and try to hit it, can you?
The club that you use for the ball to stay on the ground
The putter
What is a range finder?
A tool we use to measure our distance from the pin
The word you have to say when your ball might hit someone
FORE!
Where you check-in at the golf course?
What is The clubhouse / Starter
Why is the center of the green the smartest target?
It is away from any hazards that might be by the green
Which should go farther, a wood or hybrid?
Wood
Can you leave the flag in the hole while putting?
Yes, but some people prefer to take it out so always be sure to ask your playing partner if he wants the pin in or out
When I get to the green, where is the best place to set my bag?
Between the green and next tee box
A difficulty or obstruction on a golf course such as lakes, ponds, and bunkers.
A hazard
What is “pace of play”?
How long it takes you to play a round or a hole. Pace of play should be keeping up with the group in front of you best as possible
What is a “flop” shot?
Using a wedge, opening the face and swinging faster toward the ground to make the ball go higher and spin more
What is a 52, 54, 58, 60 wedge and what do the numbers mean?
These are different loft degrees in wedges. The numbers are the degree of how much the club is angled compared to the ground
List 3 things that you need to do while someone else is hitting?
Stay quiet, stand off to the side/behind, make sure shadow isn’t distracting, no moving around, congratulate them on a good shot.
An area that the course has blocked off because the are fixing an area?
Ground Under Repair (GUR)
A shot hit towards the green is called
Clubs that are harder to hit (you probably don’t have these yet)
What are the low irons (2, 3, 4 irons)
Why should you avoid walking in someone’s line on the green?
This is respectful on the green because you don’t want to scuff the ground between them and the hole
if my ball lands behind an electrical box, you receive free relief and the box would be called an…?
Immovable Object
The name of the ball you hit in case you are out of bounds.
A provisional ball
The edge of the golf course, often defined by a white line?
Out of bounds
A part of the club that varies in weight and stiffness, depending on what the player needs.
The shaft
In a tournament, are you allowed to use someone else’s clubs?
Nope! That will be a penalty