Basic Rules
What is the maximum number of clubs allowed in a golfer’s bag?
14
How many penalty strokes do you take if you hit the ball into a water hazard?
One penalty stroke.
Can you repair pitch marks on the green?
Yes, you can repair pitch marks and old hole plugs.
Can you touch the sand in a bunker before hitting your shot?
No, touching the sand before the stroke results in a two-stroke penalty.
Should you talk while another player is hitting?
No, you should remain quiet
What must you do if your ball is hit out of bounds?
Take a one-stroke penalty and replay from the previous spot (stroke and distance).
If your ball is unplayable, how many club lengths can you drop within?
Two-club lengths no closer to the hole
True or False: You can leave the flagstick in while putting.
True
What is one legal way to take relief from a bunker?
Drop outside the bunker no closer to the hole with a two-stroke penalty.
If you see a divot on the fairway, what should you do?
Replace the divot or fill it with sand.
What happens if you accidentally knock your ball off the tee before your swing?
You can re-tee it with no penalty.
If your ball moves accidentally on the putting green, do you take a penalty?
No penalty, just replace it
If your putt stops on the edge of the hole, how long can you wait to see if it drops?
10 seconds
True or False: If your ball lands in a water hazard, you must always play it as it lies.
False, you can take a drop with a penalty stroke.
When should you yell "Fore!"?
When your ball might hit someone
If two players hit their ball onto the green and one is farther from the hole, who plays first?
The player farthest from the hole.
What is the penalty for grounding your club in a bunker before hitting the ball?
Two-stroke penalty
If another player’s ball is in your putting line, what should they do?
Mark and lift their ball.
If a ball is resting against a loose twig in a hazard, can you move the twig?
Yes, you can move loose impediments, but if the ball moves, it’s a penalty.
True or False: It’s okay to walk in another player’s putting line.
False.
What do you do if you accidentally hit the wrong golf ball?
Take a two-stroke penalty and play the correct ball.
If you hit from the wrong tee box, what happens?
You must replay the shot and take a two-stroke penalty.
If your ball hits another ball on the green after you putt, is there a penalty?
Yes, a two-stroke penalty.
What do red stakes mean in a hazard?
Lateral hazard, meaning you can drop within two club lengths with a one-stroke penalty.
When should you rake a bunker?
After you take your shot