Etiquette
Basic Rules
Terminology
On the Course
Gear & Attire
100

Should you talk or make noise while someone is taking their shot?

No

100

What is the maximum number of clubs you're allowed to carry in your bag during a round?

14

100

What is the term for the closely mowed area between the tee box and the green?

Fairway

100

What is the name of the area from which a player tees off?

The Tee Box

100

What is the club called that you use most on the green?

Putter

200

Who should tee off first on the next hole?

Whoever had the lowest score on the previous hole (Honour System)

200

What do you yell when your golf ball is headed towards people or a house?

FORE

200

What is it called when you complete a hole one stroke under par?

Birdie

200

Where should you stand while someone else is swinging?

Off to the side, out of sight

200

What do you use to mark your ball on the green?

Ball marker/coin

300

What should you always do after hitting from a bunker?

Rake the sand

300

What colour stake represents out of bounds?

White

300

What is it called when you get a score 3 over par?

Triple Bogey

300

What do you do if you're playing slowly and a faster group is behind you?

Let them play through 

300

Name two types of clothing that are not acceptable at most golf courses

Denim, tank tops, spandex, crop tops, open toed shoes

400

How far should you keep your power cart from the green?

30 yards

400

If your ball lands in the water, what do you do? 

Take a drop 

400

What is a mulligan?

Getting to redo a shot with no penalty 

400

What colours indicate pin positions?

Red (front), White (Middle), Blue (Back)

400

What kind of club do we chip with the most?

Wedge (Sand, Lob, Pitching)

500

What are two ways you can keep the course in great condition for everyone? 

Filling divots and repairing pitch marks on the green

500

If you accidentally hit your ball off the tee on the tee box, what happens?

Replace it with no penalty

500

What does a handicap mean in golf?

A number representing a golfer’s potential ability, used to level the playing field

500

What is a standard pace of play at most golf courses?

4 hours 15mins

500

Name three major club manufacturers 

Taylormade, Titleist, Callaway, Cobra