Driving
Where do you start the hole/ tee off? (*be specific)
Tee Box - between or behind the tee markers
If my ball goes into the water, can I still play it?
Yes
How long do you have to look for a lost ball?
3 minutes
On the putting green, who putts first?
The person who is "away" or furthest out.
What is the penalty for hitting the wrong golf ball?
2 stroke penalty
Do you have to use a golf tee on the tee box?
No - you may hit the ball directly on the ground if wanted.
If your ball lands on the cart path, what should you do?
Take free relief - no closer to the hole
What color are the out of bounds stakes?
White
When marking your ball, should you put the marker on the left, right, front, or back of your ball?
It doesn't matter as long as you put the ball back exactly where you found it. (example: you cannot put your ball back on the left side when you marked in front of it.)
When I am unsure about a rule, what should I do?
Ask a Coach for help. If a Coach is not in the area, play two balls and take both scores. When I finish, I will ask a Coach which ball to score.
If I accidentally knock my ball off the tee, do I receive a penalty?
No. The teeing ground and the putting green are the only two places where you can accidently touch your ball and not incur a penalty.
If your ball strikes a tree and then comes back to hit you, your bag, or a cart - what is the penalty?
No penalty - but you must play the ball as it lies.
If my ball is touching the out-of-bounds line, is it considered to be out-of-bounds?
No
How do you line up your putt? What things do you need to take into consideration?
Slope of green, speed of green, line on ball, line on putter
Where should the golf ball be located before hitting the ball?
If I accidently hit another player with my golf ball, what should I do? Is there a penalty?
I should sincerely apologize to the player and report the incident to a Coach as soon as possible. There is no penalty for hitting another player, but you must play the ball where it lies.
**Not a hazard**
What yardage do each of the stakes indicate in the fareway?
Red = 100
White = 150
Blue = 200
If there is no line marking the out-of-bounds, how do I determine if my ball is in bounds?
Draw an imaginary line between the inside surface of the out-of-bounds stakes. This is to be considered your out-of-bounds line.
If my ball is blocking another player's ball from the hole, what should I do?
If my ball is within tapping distance (within 1-2 feet,) I should tap the ball into the hole. If not, I must put a marker behind the ball so that the player can play his shot.
If you accidentally record the wrong score on a hole and then turn in the score, what will happen?
If the recorded score is higher than the actual score, you will take the higher score. If the recorded score is lower, you will be disqualified.
How high should you tee up your driver?
The highest it should ever be is with half of the ball above the top of the driver - The lowest is with the top of the ball slightly higher than the top of the club.
What are your options when your ball goes into a lateral water hazard? (red stake.) **4 options
1) Play the ball as it lies (in the water..) (No penalty)
2) Replay from the original shot location (+1)
3) Choose a spot as far back on the line from the hole through the point where the ball went in (+1)
4) Drop a ball within two club lengths from point of entry - no nearer to the hole. (+1)
If I suspect that my ball is out of bounds, but I am not sure, what should I do?
Play a provisional ball from where you last played and then look for the ball before you hit your next shot.
What are the three options each player regarding the flag stick for each hole?
1) Leave the pin in while putting
2) Have another player "tend" the pin
3) Remove the pin completely and set it on the edge of the green
When chipping the ball, what percentage of weight should be on your front foot?
60% on the front foot, 40% on the back foot.