Think you know The Rules of Golf ? Test your knowledge below and see if you can make the right call when it counts
Quiz
RULES
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RULES
By AMANDA BRAUN , VSGA Assistant Director , Championships & Golf Operations
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Think you know The Rules of Golf ? Test your knowledge below and see if you can make the right call when it counts
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One
On the third hole , a player ’ s ball comes to rest in the general area . Which of the following is not considered part of the general area ? ( a ) The rough on Hole # 2 . ( b ) A puddle in the middle of the fairway on Hole # 3 . ( c ) A pond marked as a red penalty area . ( d ) A practice putting green .
Two
In stroke play , in which one of the following situations does the player get the general penalty ? ( a ) A player fixes an animal hoof print on the putting green that is on their line of play .
( b ) A player fixes an aeration hole that is on their line of play on the putting green .
( c ) A player fixes a spike mark on the putting green that is on their line of play .
( d ) A player removes the sand from their line of play on the putting green .
Three
In stroke play , after the player ’ s first stroke from within the teeing area , the player ’ s ball hits a tree and comes to rest within the teeing area . The player alters the surface of the ground in the teeing area because it interferes with their stance . The player then makes their stroke . What is the ruling ? ( a ) There is no penalty . ( b ) The player gets a one-stroke penalty . ( c ) The player gets the general penalty . ( d ) The player is disqualified .
Four
In a four-ball stroke play event , the player ’ s ball lies on the putting green . Who is allowed to mark and lift the player ’ s ball without penalty ? ( a ) The player ’ s caddie . ( b ) The player ’ s partner . ( c ) Another player in the group . ( d ) Any of the above .
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