nonpro2 Flashcards
What is the primary objective in golf?
To complete the course in the fewest number of strokes.
True or False: A golf course typically consists of 9 or 18 holes.
True.
Fill in the blank: The area surrounding the hole is called the _____.
green.
What is the term for a score of one stroke under par on a hole?
Birdie.
What does ‘par’ represent in golf?
The standard number of strokes an expert golfer is expected to take on a hole or course.
Which club is typically used for long-distance shots?
Driver.
True or False: A ‘hole-in-one’ occurs when a golfer hits the ball directly into the hole from the tee on their first stroke.
True.
What is the term for a score of two strokes under par on a hole?
Eagle.
What is the purpose of a tee in golf?
To elevate the ball for the initial stroke on each hole.
Which organization is responsible for the rules of golf?
The United States Golf Association (USGA) and The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A).
What does the term ‘handicap’ mean in golf?
A numerical measure of a golfer’s potential ability, used to level the playing field.
What is the maximum number of clubs a golfer is allowed to carry during a round?
14 clubs.
Short answer: What is a ‘putt’?
A shot taken on the green, typically with a putter, aimed at rolling the ball into the hole.
Fill in the blank: The area of the course where the grass is cut very short is known as the _____.
fairway.
What is a ‘bogey’ in golf?
A score of one stroke over par on a hole.
True or False: Golf is played in teams of four players.
False. Golf can be played individually or in teams of various sizes.
What is the name of the major championship held annually at Augusta National Golf Club?
The Masters.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of golf club? A) Putter B) Driver C) Wedge D) Stick
D) Stick.
What is the term for the area where the ball is placed for the first stroke on each hole?
Tee box.
Short answer: What is ‘stroke play’?
A scoring system in golf where the total number of strokes taken is counted over the course of the round.
What is ‘match play’?
A scoring format in golf where players compete hole by hole, with the lowest score on each hole winning that hole.
Fill in the blank: A ‘slice’ is a type of shot that curves _____ off to the right (for a right-handed golfer).
excessively.
What does the term ‘fore’ signify in golf?
A warning shouted to alert others that a golf ball is heading their way.
True or False: Golf shoes typically have spikes to help with traction.
True.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common type of golf tournament? A) Marathon B) Open C) Sprint D) Relay
B) Open.
Short answer: What is the purpose of golf etiquette?
To promote respect and consideration among players on the course.
What is the term for a shot that lands in a sand trap?
Bunker shot.
Fill in the blank: The term ‘approach shot’ refers to a shot taken towards the _____ from the fairway or rough.
green.
