Rules of Golf Quiz

A Player is taking back-on-the-line relief. They drop a ball on the line and it rolls forward a few inches from where it first touched the ground. What is the ruling?

• As the ball went forward from where it first touched the ground, the ball is outside of the relief area and must be dropped again.

• The ball has been dropped correctly in the relief area and is in play.

• The player may choose to drop the ball again or play the ball.

• Call Sibu to give you a “nice” ruling😉

Other than in a bunker, a player may ground the club lightly in front of or behind the ball but they are not allowed to press the club into the ground.

• True

• False

An animal is an outside influence.

• False

• True

In stroke play, if your ball is closer to the hole but another player believes your ball might interfere with their play, you may play first.

• True

• False

A player may employ two caddies at the same time during a round.

• True

• False

If a ball was at rest on the fairway as a result of the previous stroke and is then moved by a strong gust of wind, it must be:

• Replaced on the original spot with no penalty.

• Played from its new position with no penalty.

• Replaced on the original spot with two penalty strokes.

Which of the following actions are always allowed both on the putting green and on the fairway?

• Removing sand and loose soil.

• Moving loose impediments.

• Marking, lifting and cleaning your ball.

When dropping a ball under a relief Rule, who is allowed to drop the ball?

• You, your caddie or anyone else you authorize to do so

• You or your caddie

• You, the player

When taking relief from a cart path, you drop your ball for the first time. The ball lands inside the relief area, but comes to rest outside the relief area. What do you need to do next?

• Play the ball from there.

• Drop a ball in the relief for a second time.

• Place the ball on a tee so it is easier to hit.