Golf Rules
When driving from the tee you must tee up between...
The tee markers and no more than two club lengths behind the markers.
What does it mean when you are "away?"
Your ball is furthest from the hole.
Everyday in practice, we are expected to wear...
Polo/Golf shirt and khaki pants or shorts. Girls may wear skirts.
You will not practice if you are not dressed appropriately.
Eagle
two below par for that hole.
If I schedule practice for 3:15, I expect you there by...
3:10 at the latest. Ready to go.
If you swing and miss while addressing the ball...what is the ruling?
It counts as one stroke.
Why do you yell 'fore?"
It's a warning to anyone in the way of play.
While golfing, you should never....
Throw clubs
Scream
Smash the ground
Curse to the level where others can hear you
Run on the green
Walk through someones line
Stand close to someone swinging a club
Cheat
Birdie
one below par for that hole.
What is the only type of technology I want to see when we are golfing?
Range finder.
Please no cellphones on the course (practice too). Especially during matches, they are not allowed.
If you lose your ball, how long do you have to find it before a penalty is taken?
3 minutes then it is deemed "lost"
How many clubs, at most can you have in your bad during a match?
14
Always try to keep _____ with the group in front of you
Pace
Par
that score that an expert player would be expected to make for a given hole. Par 3, Par 4, Par 5.
Whether you are truly into golf or not, I expect you to...
Listen, learn, and have fun every day. Golf is the only sport you can play your entire life; age doesn't affect your game. I want to help you get better.
When I hit a ball into a hazard, what do I do? (Red or yellow stakes)
Red: You can drop two club lengths no closer to the hole from the point of entry.
Yellow: You can go as far back in a straight line from where the ball went into the hazard.
If I hit a "provisional" shot, what does that mean?
If you find your first ball, you may play it with no penalty and you will pick up your second ball.
You should always repair your ______ and ______.
Divots in the fairway and ball marks on the greens.
Bogey
one stroke above par for that hole.
If your attendance is inconsistent, what will happen?
You will be removed from the team.
When I hit my shot out of bounds (OB) what is the ruling? (White stakes).
You must re-hit from the previous spot until you put a ball in play.
What does your golf "handicap" mean?
Your handicap is the average amount of strokes above par rated by the course.
"THE HANDICAP IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AVG. AND THE COURSE RATING"
When you hit out of a bunker, what should you do following your hit?
Rake the bunker.
Double Bogey
two strokes above par for that hole.
What do I want as a realistic outcome for this season?
If you respect me, I will respect you. I want to have a successful and fun season. I want to see you all improve and gain a liking for golf. Also, feel free to talk to me, I am always willing to help.