Etiquette
Rules
Terminology
PGA Facts
100

What do you say when your ball is going to hit someone?

FORE

100

How long do you have to look for a lost ball?

New rule in 2019 now limits time to search for your ball to 3 minutes.

100

Term for one over Par on any hole.

Bogey.

100

The US Open this year will be held at what course?

Los Angeles Country Club

200

Where should you stand when a player is putting?

Out of their line of sight.

200

Your putt stops close to the pin and your playing partner(s) tell you "that's a gimme". Do you count it as a stroke?

Yes, you don't have to putt it in, but you do have to count it as a stroke.

200

Term for when a golfer is entitled to tee off first.

They have "honors".

200

Where are the Masters always held?

Augusta National Golf Course

300

What is the first basic etiquette rule in golf?

Keep Pace of Play.

300

What is the difference between white and red stakes on the course?

White is out-of-bounds. Red is a (lateral) water hazard.

300

Term for a bad shot which by mutual agreement between playing partners is cancelled and replayed.

Mulligan. 

300

Which LPGA golfer has the highest career earnings?

Annika Sorenstam with $22.5 Million

400

How much time ahead of your tee time should you be checked in and ready to play?

It is recommended to be checked in, paid and ready to play a minimum of 15-20 minutes before your tee time.

400

What is the maximum number of clubs you can have in your bag?

14

400

One under Par on any hole.

Birdie.

400

Who is the highest paid golfer on tour this year?

Jon Rahm

500
Who is supposed to putt first when on the green?
Furthest ball out.
500
When teeing off if you hit the tee and miss the ball does it count as a stroke?
Yes
500

What does it mean if the course tells you it's "90 degree rule" today?

When the course is wet the course may ask you to keep carts on cartpaths and only go at 90 degrees from the path to your ball.

500

What year was the LPGA formed?

1950. 13 brave and bold women launched the LPGA with a dream of allowing women to play professional golf.

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