Rules of Golf

Why is a provisional ball played?

• To save time.

• The original ball has been hit out of bounds.

• To get some extra practice in.

• The rules require if the ball may be lost or out of bounds.

If you attempt to hit a ball and miss it, you do not have to count the stroke.

• True

• False

Which of the following actions is allowed?

• Using a different ball for each hole.

• Removing loose impediments in a bunker.

• Playing a ball that is out of bounds.

• Taking a free drop from a water hazard.

Which of the following meets the definition of "Obstruction"?

• A rake in bunker.

• A pine cone.

• An out of bounds stake.

• A large tree.

Which of the following would not be considered a loose impediment?

• Twig

• Growing Grass

• Pine Cone

• Fallen tree branch

Lateral water hazards are defined by...

• Red stakes/lines

• Yellow stakes/lines

• White stakes/lines

You may touch the sand with your club if your ball lands within the sand trap.

• True

• False

Asking a spectator what club to use is permissible as long as your group is okay with it.

• True

• False

The lost ball rule requires the same penalty as the out of bounds rule.

• True

• False

Your ball comes to a sprinkler head, you may take relief without penalty.

• True

• False