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What should you avoid doing when moving your ball after it has been displaced?
What should you avoid doing when moving your ball after it has been displaced?
What is the penalty for moving your ball unintentionally while trying to make a stroke?
What is the penalty for moving your ball unintentionally while trying to make a stroke?
Which of the following actions is permitted when preparing to play your ball in a bunker?
Which of the following actions is permitted when preparing to play your ball in a bunker?
Which scenario does NOT involve a violation of golf rules regarding ball movement?
Which scenario does NOT involve a violation of golf rules regarding ball movement?
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When is it illegal to touch the sand in relation to your ball?
When is it illegal to touch the sand in relation to your ball?
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What must a player do if their ball moves after being lifted and replaced on the putting green?
What must a player do if their ball moves after being lifted and replaced on the putting green?
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What is the consequence of touching your ball on the putting green?
What is the consequence of touching your ball on the putting green?
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Which of the following actions is allowed on the putting green?
Which of the following actions is allowed on the putting green?
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What happens if a ball hits an unattended flagstick in the hole?
What happens if a ball hits an unattended flagstick in the hole?
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If a player's ball moves due to wind after being replaced on the putting green, what should they do?
If a player's ball moves due to wind after being replaced on the putting green, what should they do?
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Study Notes
Spike Marks and Animal Damage
- Spike marks may exist in a bunker; ensure not to move the ball when addressing them.
- If any damage occurs from a person or a ball, be cautious in handling your ball to avoid penalty.
Moving the Ball on the Putting Green
- Accidental movement of your own ball on the putting green incurs no penalty; simply replace it.
- After lifting and replacing your ball, that spot is owned by the ball; it must be replaced if it moves afterwards, regardless of the cause (wind, gravity, etc.).
Flagstick and Line of Play
- Hitting an unattended flagstick in the hole carries no penalty.
- Players can touch their line of play freely on the putting green.
Actions and Penalties
- Do not touch the sand near your ball with your club, during backswing, or practice swings to avoid penalties.
- Only measure relief areas through club-lengths from points specified in the rules.
Relief from Penalty Areas
- One penalty stroke permits relief from a yellow penalty area (two options) or a red penalty area (three options).
Relief Options Explained
- Stroke-and-Distance: Play from where the last stroke was made.
- Back-On-the-Line: Drop the ball on a line from the hole through where the ball last crossed the penalty area.
- Lateral Relief: For red penalty areas, drop within a two club-length area from the last crossing, not closer to the hole.
Search Time Regulation
- Players have three minutes to search for a lost ball before it's considered lost, applicable to all materials including yardage books.
- Check if Model Local Rule G-11 or G-12 restricts the use of green-reading materials.
Changing Balls
- Changing balls is allowed when taking relief, providing the ball is positioned correctly after taking the shot.
Alignment Assistance
- Caddies or partners cannot stand on or close to a line behind the ball during stance preparation or before the stroke is made.
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Test your knowledge of golf course rules and etiquette with this quiz. Cover topics such as how to handle damage caused by animals and various situations that may arise on the course. Assess your understanding of fair play and rules to improve your game.
