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Question 1

What is the primary objective in golf?

Answer 1

To complete the course in the fewest number of strokes.

Question 2

True or False: A golf course typically consists of 9 or 18 holes.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The area surrounding the hole is called the _____.

Answer 3

green.

Question 4

What is the term for a score of one stroke under par on a hole?

Answer 4

Birdie.

Question 5

What does ‘par’ represent in golf?

Answer 5

The standard number of strokes an expert golfer is expected to take on a hole or course.

Question 6

Which club is typically used for long-distance shots?

Answer 6

Driver.

Question 7

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.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

What is the term for a score of two strokes under par on a hole?

Answer 8

Eagle.

Question 9

What is the purpose of a tee in golf?

Answer 9

To elevate the ball for the initial stroke on each hole.

Question 10

Which organization is responsible for the rules of golf?

Answer 10

The United States Golf Association (USGA) and The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A).

Question 11

What does the term ‘handicap’ mean in golf?

Answer 11

A numerical measure of a golfer’s potential ability, used to level the playing field.

Question 12

What is the maximum number of clubs a golfer is allowed to carry during a round?

Answer 12

14 clubs.

Question 13

Short answer: What is a ‘putt’?

Answer 13

A shot taken on the green, typically with a putter, aimed at rolling the ball into the hole.

Question 14

Fill in the blank: The area of the course where the grass is cut very short is known as the _____.

Answer 14

fairway.

Question 15

What is a ‘bogey’ in golf?

Answer 15

A score of one stroke over par on a hole.

Question 16

True or False: Golf is played in teams of four players.

Answer 16

False. Golf can be played individually or in teams of various sizes.

Question 17

What is the name of the major championship held annually at Augusta National Golf Club?

Answer 17

The Masters.

Question 18

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of golf club? A) Putter B) Driver C) Wedge D) Stick

Answer 18

D) Stick.

Question 19

What is the term for the area where the ball is placed for the first stroke on each hole?

Answer 19

Tee box.

Question 20

Short answer: What is ‘stroke play’?

Answer 20

A scoring system in golf where the total number of strokes taken is counted over the course of the round.

Question 21

What is ‘match play’?

Answer 21

A scoring format in golf where players compete hole by hole, with the lowest score on each hole winning that hole.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: A ‘slice’ is a type of shot that curves _____ off to the right (for a right-handed golfer).

Answer 22

excessively.

Question 23

What does the term ‘fore’ signify in golf?

Answer 23

A warning shouted to alert others that a golf ball is heading their way.

Question 24

True or False: Golf shoes typically have spikes to help with traction.

Answer 24

True.

Question 25

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common type of golf tournament? A) Marathon B) Open C) Sprint D) Relay

Answer 25

B) Open.

Question 26

Short answer: What is the purpose of golf etiquette?

Answer 26

To promote respect and consideration among players on the course.

Question 27

What is the term for a shot that lands in a sand trap?

Answer 27

Bunker shot.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: The term ‘approach shot’ refers to a shot taken towards the _____ from the fairway or rough.

Answer 28

green.