Test Flashcards
In general, the higher the number of the iron, the higher the ball will go
True
Once you tee-up the ball, if it comes off the tee you have to count 1 stroke whether you have addressed the ball or not
False
You have the right to switch balls at any time during the play of a given hole
False
3 under par is called a double eagle or albatross
True
What is the max number of clubs a player can carry?
14
Longer clubs generally impart more sidespin to the ball than shorter clubs
True
If you swing at a ball in the tee box and you miss it is called a “whiff”
True
If you swing at a ball in the tee box and you miss you may swing at the ball again only after you take it off the tee.
False.
If your ball hits another ball on the green while you are chipping from off the green, it is a 1 stroke penalty and you must return your ball to the site where it hit the other players ball.
False. Ok when chipping.
If your ball hits another ball on the green while you are putting on the green, it is a 1 stroke penalty
True. Not ok when putting.
You can return your ball to its original position on the green if someone hits your ball
True
A 3 wood theoretically hits a ball further than a 3 iron
True
How many minutes do you have to find a ball before it is considered lost?
5 minutes
If you think you may have hit your ball out of bounds then you should hit a provisional ball to save time
True
If your ball hits you when doing a drop it is a 1 stroke penalty
False
If your ball hits you when doing a drop you must re-drop
True
0,1,2 stroke penalty?
accidentally hitting your ball on a practice swing
1
0,1,2 stroke penalty?
hitting into a water hazard
1
0,1,2 stroke penalty?
Calling an unplayable lie and dropping within two club lengths
1
0,1,2 stroke penalty?
Losing your ball
1
0,1,2 stroke penalty?
Hitting out of bounds
1
0,1,2 stroke penalty?
Hitting from outside the tee box (ball, not your body)
2
0,1,2 stroke penalty?
Hitting your own equipment
2
Includes caddy & golf cart
0,1,2 stroke penalty?
Grounding your club in a hazard
2
Club can’t touch sand before you swing.
0,1,2 stroke penalty?
touching your putt line
2
You can fix a divot though
0,1,2 stroke penalty?
hitting the flagstick or another players ball when putting from the green
2
can’t put with the stick in
can chip with the stick in
0,1,2 stroke penalty?
switching balls during play of a given hole
2
0,1,2 stroke penalty?
asking for, or giving advice beyond common knowledge or marked
2
0,1,2 stroke penalty?
Using a fellow competitors club
2
0,1,2 stroke penalty?
hitting a removed flagstick or person holding the flagstick when chipping onto the green
2
What is “the fringe”
short cut of grass around green. 1.5-2 feet wide
how big is the tee box?
Between 2 markers and 2 club lengths deep. Can stand outside of the box, but ball must be within.
What do you do if you hit your ball on a practice swing?
Replace ball to original location w/ 1 stroke penalty.
2nd stroke when you actually hit it after
What color marker distinguishes
Out of bounds
White
What color marker distinguishes
Lateral hazard
Red
What color marker distinguishes
Direct water hazard
Yellow
What does “green in regulation” mean?
If you assume 2 putts for each hole, how many shots do you have to get to the green?
Par 3=1 Par 4=2 Par 5=3
How should you play a lost ball?
1 stroke penalty. Re-hit from original position. “Stroke + distance penalty” (3rd stroke when you actually hit it after)
What should you do if you hit your ball out of bounds?
1 stroke penalty. Re-hit from original position. “Stroke + distance penalty” (3rd stroke when you actually hit it after)
What is the count for
par
0
What is the count for
bogie
+1
What is the count for
Double bogie
+2
What is the count for
birdie
-1
What is the count for
eagle
-2
What is the count for
double eagle/albatross
-3
Your ball comes to rest on the cart path. What do you do?
Free drop from 1 club length
What are your options when you hit into a direct or lateral water hazard?
Drop ball @ point of entry (where it entered hazard) at 2 club lengths with a 1 stroke penalty. (3rd stroke when you actually hit it after)
What are the most 5 important etiquette rules?
- Pace of play- don’t make people wait behind you if there is no one in front of you
- Don’t use range balls on the course
- Don’t bring a party of people with you
- Always fix your divots
- Never walk across a player’s putt line
A sharp bend in the fairway is called a
dogleg
What does GUR stand for and what do you do if your ball lands in it?
Ground under repair
Free drop- 1 club length away
On the first hole, the person with the lowest handicap hits first
False
