Rules
Is it a penalty if you putt with the flag stick in?
Yes!
2 shot penalty
Area of the golf course that you CANNOT play from. Defined by white stakes or lines.
Out of Bounds!
The area where you hit the first shot.
The Tee or teeing ground.
Shortest club that you use to roll the ball once close to the hole.
Putter!
To be nice and kind in ones actions.
Respect
What must you do if you hit your ball Out of Bounds?
Remake the last stroke, adding a penalty shot.
What do you put your golf ball on to start a hole?
A Tee.
Short grass that you aim for from the beginning of the hole. Generally straight in front of you.
The fairway!
Club that has medium loft and is used to approach the flag from a medium distance away.
To tell the truth
Honesty
If in a bunker, can you touch the sand before making the stroke?
No!
You cannot ground your club in a bunker, just like a hazard.
A difficulty or obstruction on a golf course such as lakes, ponds, heavily wooded areas and bunkers.
These areas are usually marked with yellow or red paint.
A Hazard!
The area of the golf course where the grass is longer and is usually on either sides of the shorter grass.
Rough!
Club that is used to get the ball up in the area from a short distance from the flag.
A Wedge!
Playing by the rules and acting nice to others regardless of winning or losing.
Do you have to have an identifying mark on your golf ball?
Yes!
During competition you must be able to identify your own golf ball or else you may be penalized.
The part of the golf club you place your hands on is called the...
The Grip!
Area of the golf course that is is filled with sand.
The bunker!
This item generally contains your tees, gloves, balls, etc.
Your golf bag!
To make a decision or form an opinion.
Judgement.
What 3 options do you have if you hit your ball in a hazard marked RED?
1. You may hit your golf ball without grounding your club
2. You may drop, within 2 club lengths of the entry point, adding one shot to your score.
3. You may replay from the position of the last stroke, adding one shot to your score.
The type of shot you hit with a wedge from a somewhat short distance from the flag.
Swing is usually hip to hip.
A pitch shot!
The area where the grass is shortest and where you typically use your putter.
The green!
The club used to start most holes off of with. Generally goes the greatest distance.
The Driver!
To keep going no matter what.
Perseverance