Putting & Driving
The Clubs/The Ball
Out of Bounds/Hazards
Etiquette
Definitions
100
In putting, if your ball is blocking another player's ball from the hole, what should you do?
You should tap the ball into the hole if it is in tapping distance (very close) or if not, you must put a coin behind the ball so that the player can play their shot.
100
A ball is unfit for play if it is visibly cut, cracked or out of shape.
Yes and the player can change out the ball without penalty.
100
What is the penalty if you hit a ball out-of-bounds?
Two stroke penalty (the shot you hit out & a stroke penalty). Replay your shot from where you just hit (this will be your third shot).
100
You should not make noise or distract a golfer who is putting. True or False?
True. Be a good sport and let the golfer concentrate.
100
What is a flagstick?
The “flagstick” is a movable straight indicator centered in the hole to show its position.
200
In putting, if there is a leaf between your ball and the hole what should you do and what can't you do?
You should pick the leaf up with your hand and move it. You may not touch your "line" with the putter. The "line" is the imaginary line between your ball and the hole.
200
You can apply anything to a club to help influence the movement of the ball.
No. This is cheating.
200
If your ball is touching the out-of-bounds line, is it considered to be out-of-bounds?
No.
200
If you hit a divot on the course you don't have to replace it. True or False?
False. You should always replace any divots you create to keep the course looking nice.
200
What is a caddie?
A “caddie” is one who assists the player with the rules or give advice. They may carry or handle the player’s clubs during play.
300
When driving, where do you tee off?
The tee box, behind the tee markers.
300
In stroke play, what happens if a golfer makes a stroke at the wrong ball?
That player gets a two stroke penalty.
300
Can you play a ball if it goes in a water hazard or bunker?
Yes. It can be tricky though.
300
When in a bunker you should rake the area where I hit from and any footprints you may have left. True or False?
True. You should leave the rake near the bunker when you am done as well.
300
What is addressing the ball mean?
A player has “addressed the ball” when they have grounded their club immediately in front of or immediately behind the ball, whether or not they have taken their stance.
400
When driving from you tee box what club should you use?
You usually use your driver or woods, but you can you your irons for shorter shots.
400
How many clubs can you have in your golf bag when you play a round of golf?
Fourteen
400
Before making a stroke at a ball that is in a hazard can you test the condition of the hazard?
No. You also can't touch the ground or water in the hazard with your hand or club.
400
After everyone has putted out on a hole you should all immediately walk to the next tee.
True. Remember there may be other golfers waiting to hit their ball behind you.
400
What is a provisional ball?
A “provisional ball’’ is a ball played for a ball that may be lost outside a water hazard or may be out of bounds.
500
What happens if a player's club strikes the ball more than once while making a stroke?
The stroke counts and a penalty stroke is added.
500
What options does a golfer have if their golf club is damaged (list at least 2)?
They can use the club in its damaged state, they can repair it as long as it doesn't delay the game or if the golfer can't use the club they can replace it with any club.
500
When a ball is known to have come to rest in a water hazard and can not be recovered, what are the player's two options?
They may take a one stroke penalty and play a ball from a spot as near as possible to the spot from which the last stroke was made or they may take a one stroke penalty and drop a ball at a spot behind the water hazard and in line with the hole and the spot where the ball is believed to have crossed the water hazard.
500
At the end of a round of golf you should shake hands with the other players and congratulate the winner(s).
True. Golf is a friendly game.
500
What is honor?
The player who is to play first from the teeing ground is said to have the “honor.”
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