Rules of Golf and Etiquette Quiz

If someone else is playing from the tee, do not tee your ball until he or she has played.*

True
False

Always stand still, behind, and off to the side of another player when they are hitting.*

True
False

You should write down your score on the green before moving to the next hole.*

True
False

During a casual round of golf. Allow others to play through when searching for a lost ball.*

True
False

Don't play until players in front of you are out of range.*

True
False

The player whose ball is closest to the hole on the green should putt first.*

True
False

Always rake a bunker or sand trap after you have played in it.*

True
False

You should take as many practice swings as you want before a shot.*

True
False

The flagstick should remain in the hole while each player is putting.*

True
False

Replace divots and repair ball marks when your ball hits the green or after you hit a shot.*

True
False

The person who holed out last puts the flagstick back into the hole.*

True
False

Each attempt at striking a ball (whether or not the ball is hit) counts as a stroke.

True
False

A maximum of 14 clubs can be carried by a player during a round of golf.

True
False

Always tee your ball between the tee-markers, but not more than 4 club lengths behind the marker.

True
False

A player has 5 minutes to find a lost ball.

True
False

You can pull up or push down grass around the ball to improve your lie.

True
False

In a hazard, you may not touch the sand, ground, or water with the club before or during your backswing.

True
False

If a player accidently plays the wrong ball, the original ball must then be played-with a one-stroke penalty.

True
False

If a ball is accidently moved a player must replace the ball at the original position and a apply a two-stroke penalty.

True
False

If your ball is out of bounds, you must add a one stroke penalty to your score and play another ball from where you played your last shot.

True
False

Water hazards are identified by white stakes or lines.

True
False

If your ball is in a water hazard or a lateral water hazard, you may play it as it lies.

True
False

Loose impediments are natural objects that are not fixed or growing such as leaves, twigs, branches and insects.

True
False

If another ball interferes with your swing or is in your line of putt, you may ask the owner of the ball to move it.

True
False

If your ball hits you, your partner, your caddie or your equipment, you are not penalized and you can play your ball as it lies.

True
False

In stroke play, if you putt from on the green and your ball hits the flagstick when it is in the hole, you must add two penalty strokes to your score for the hole.

True
False

If you scored a 3 on a par 4. What terminology best describes your score.*

Par
Birdie
Bogey

If you scored a 6 on a par 4. What terminology best describes your score.*

Par
Eagle
Double Bogey

If you scored a 2 on a par 4. What terminology best describes your score.*

Par
Eagle
Double Bogey

If you scored a 7 on a par 4. What terminology best describes your score.*

Par
Triple Bogey
Double Bogey

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