Golf Rules
What do you yell if your ball is going toward someone?
Fore!
What is the part of the club you hold onto?
The Grip
Should you talk while someone is swinging?
No
You’re about to chip and a gust of wind blows your hat off. What should you do?
Chase the hat — it’s now the most important thing on the golf course.
True or False: In a stroke play golf competition the lowest score wins.
True
What must you do if your ball lands in water?
Take a drop with a penalty stroke
What is the long part between the grip and the head?
The Shaft
What do you do after hitting from the sand trap?
Rake the sand
What is the short grass area between the tee and the green?
Fairway
True or False: The rough is the best place to hit from.
False
If a player is farther from the hole than you, who hits first?
The player farthest from the hole?
What part of the club hits the ball?
Clubface
If someone makes a great shot, what should you do?
Clap
What is the area with the hole and flag called?
Green
True or False: A birdie is one over par.
False
How many clubs are you allowed to carry in your bag during a round?
14
Which club is designed to roll the ball instead of lifting it?
The Putter
Where should you stand when another player is hitting?
To the side and out of their way
What is the small flag on top of the pin used for?
To show wind direction and location of the hole.
True or False: You can remove a pinecone next to your ball in the rough.
True — it’s a loose impediment.
What happens if you turn in an incorrect scorecard in a tournament?
Disqualification (Your score is removed from the event)
What do you call the angle of the clubface that affects how high the ball goes?
The Loft
What should you do if you accidentally damage the green?
Fix it with a divot tool
What is another name for a sand trap?
Bunker
True or False: The goal is to get the ball in the hole in the fewest strokes.