High School Golf: Rules & Etiquette Handout

According to the Basic Rules of Play, what should you do with the ball as it lies?

• Move it closer to the hole

• Improve your lie

• Do not move or improve your lie unless permitted by the rules

• Pick it up and throw it

What is the penalty for hitting a ball out of bounds in golf?

• No penalty

• Add one stroke and replay from the original spot (stroke and distance)

• Drop the ball where it went out

• Move to the next hole

If a golf ball is not found in 3 minutes, what is it considered and what should you do?

• Out of bounds, replay from the original spot with no penalty

• Lost, replay from original spot with a one-stroke penalty

• Unplayable, drop within two club lengths

• Hazard, drop behind the hazard

What should you do if you have an unplayable lie in golf?

• Take a one-stroke penalty and drop within two club lengths, back on the line, or replay

• Play the ball as it lies

• Move the ball to the fairway

• Add two strokes and continue

For water hazards in golf, what is the correct procedure?

• Play the ball from the water

• Take a one-stroke penalty and drop behind the hazard or at the point of entry

• No penalty, continue play

• Move to the next hole

What should you do to ensure safety before swinging on the golf course?

• Swing immediately

• Make sure no one is in range before swinging and yell 'FORE!' if your ball may hit someone

• Ignore others

• Only check behind you

How long should you limit your search for lost balls according to the Pace of Play rule?

• 1 minute

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 5 minutes

What is the proper etiquette regarding other golfers during their shots?

• Walk around and talk

• Remain still and quiet during others' shots and stand out of the player's line of sight

• Stand in their line of sight

• Cheer loudly

What should you do to repair the course after playing?

• Leave it as is

• Replace divots, rake bunkers, and fix ball marks on greens

• Only fix your own marks

• Ignore the course condition

According to the Order of Play rule, who plays first on the tee?

• The player with the highest score

• The player farthest from the hole

• The player with the lowest score from the previous hole ('honors')

• Any player can go first