general
true or false; play the ball as it lies
true (unless in a hazard, OB, or unreachable)
true or false; you have to let your opponents know if you have switched balls or are using a provisional
true, always announce this so you aren't accused of cheating
true or false; you get a 1 stroke penalty for a practice swing that touches the sand in a bunker
true, before your shot, you cant test the sands condition at all or alter it in any way
true or false; you do not get free relief for an embedded ball
false
what do you say if someone is in danger of getting hit by a ball?
FORE!
how many strokes is a general penalty?
2 strokes
how long do you have to search for a lost ball?
3 minutes max
is there a penalty if your stroke hits someone else's ball?
no, unless both balls were already on the green(general penalty)
how high do you have to drop from?
knees height, no taller or shorter
true or false; you shouldn't rake the sand trap or fix your divots
false
what do the red, yellow, and white stakes/lines signify?
red= penalty area
yellow= water hazard
white= out of bounds
when can you pick up to clean your ball?
on the green ONLY (unless permitted at the start of the match because of course conditions)
what happens if you play another persons ball on accident?
2 penalty strokes and play your original ball as it lies, but if you don't correct the mistake before starting the next hole, disqualifcation
what is the allowed relief area size in most cases?
two clubs lengths (of your longest club), no closer to the hole
where should you put your bag when putting?
on the outside of the green, nearest the next tee box
when should you resolve issues regarding the rules?
if not able to be resolved by your group, wait until the round is over but not finalized to ask a coach for a ruling
can you retrieve your ball from out of bounds?
yes, unless its someones yard or private property
is there a penalty for accidentally moving your ball?
if you are searching for the ball, no, just replace it to its original spot
if you aren't searching for it, yes, it counts as a stroke
what is "stroke and distance"?
when you hit into a penalty area, you chose to play the ball from where the previous stroke was made
- 1 penalty stroke and must be used when OB
when teeing off on your first hole, what should you remember to announce
the description of ball you are using
how many clubs are allowed in your bag during a match?
14 maximum
can you lift a ball to identify it?
yes, but it needs to be marked first, even if just rotating it
what will get you a general penalty while improving the conditions of your ball?
- alter the surface of the ground
what other types of relief are there besides stroke and distance?
"back on the line" and lateral(only for red stakes), both one penalty stroke
what item can you not keep in your pocket while in a match?
extra balls