Golf Rules Quiz

Questions and Answers

What should you avoid doing when moving your ball after it has been displaced?

Ignoring animal damage

Touching the sand with your club (correct)

Moving the ball without penalty

Moving the ball closer to the hole

What is the penalty for moving your ball unintentionally while trying to make a stroke?

No penalty, just replace the ball

Two penalty strokes

Disqualification from the game

One penalty stroke (correct)

Which of the following actions is permitted when preparing to play your ball in a bunker?

Make a practice swing touching the sand

Avoid touching the sand until your stroke begins (correct)

Touch the sand with your club for testing

Remove any debris near the ball

Which scenario does NOT involve a violation of golf rules regarding ball movement?

Repositioning a ball after animal damage Signup and view all the answers

When is it illegal to touch the sand in relation to your ball?

At any time while in a bunker Signup and view all the answers

What must a player do if their ball moves after being lifted and replaced on the putting green?

Replace it no matter the cause Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of touching your ball on the putting green?

There is no penalty if replaced Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is allowed on the putting green?

Take practice swings without restrictions Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a ball hits an unattended flagstick in the hole?

There is no penalty Signup and view all the answers

If a player's ball moves due to wind after being replaced on the putting green, what should they do?

Replace it at its original spot Signup and view all the answers

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.

Description

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.