Golf Rules
Golf Etiquette
Scoring
100

According to the rules of golf, what is the penalty for hitting a ball out of bounds?

One stroke and play their next shot from the original spot

100

In golf etiquette, what should you do if you're playing slower than the group behind you?

Allow them to play through

100

What is par?

The number of strokes expected to get the ball in the hole

200

When a player accidentally moves their ball on the putting green, what is the ruling under the rules of golf?

One stroke penalty and return the ball to the original spot

200

When walking on the putting green, what should you avoid stepping on?

The other player's putting line

200

What is a birdie?

One stroke less than par

300

How many golf clubs may a golfer have in their bag during a round?

14 or less

300

If you accidentally hit your ball towards another player or group, what should you immediately shout?

Fore!

300

What is a bogey?

One stroke over par
400

When taking a golf shot in a bunker, what must the player NOT do?

Ground their club in the sand

400

After finishing a hole, where should you stand while waiting for the group ahead to clear the next tee?

What is behind the next tee box?

400

What is an eagle?

2 strokes under par

500

What color stakes are penalty areas marked by?

Red

500

If you're riding in a golf cart, where should you park it when approaching the green?

What is park it on the cart path or designated areas near the green?

500

What is an albatross?

3 strokes under par