Definitions
Bunker
Special area of sand, either by the green or fairway, has special rules for play
What is a "round of golf"?
playing up to 18 holes of golf
Where do you start each hole?
From the tee box/teeing area
How long do you have to look for your ball before it's considered lost?
3 minutes
Ball Marker
a small flat object used to mark the spot of a player's ball on the putting green
Who is responsible for following the Rules of Golf?
The player
Where do you finish each hole?
On the putting green
What does "play the ball as it lies" mean?
A player's ball cannot be moved and where it lies can't be changed
Ground Under Repair
an area on a golf course marked by white lines that players take relief from playing in
How many clubs is a player allowed to have in their bag?
No more than 14
What is the new rule about the flagstick?
You can putt with the flagstick in the hole
When dropping your ball to take relief or a penalty, how high do you drop it from?
Knee height
Out of Bounds
all areas outside of the boundaries of the golf course, balls lost here are given penalty strokes
What does "etiquette" mean?
How players are supposed to behave on and around a golf course
How do you mark your ball on the putting green?
Place your marker directly behind the ball without moving the ball, replace the ball in front of the marker when its your turn to putt
Name something you get FREE relief from
Cart path, ground under repair, casual water, animal holes
Penalty Area
Red or yellow staked areas, used to be called water hazards, penalty strokes are added to your score if your ball goes in
What is stroke play?
Stroke play - every player plays their own ball the entire round and the person with the lower score wins
What are summer and winter rules?
Summer - no moving the ball
Winter - you can move the ball one scorecard length, lift clean and place
What are your options for a ball hit Out of Bounds?
Go back to where the last shot was hit for one penalty stroke, two club lengths from where it went OB for two penalty strokes