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Questions Quiz
1
/10
Your tee time is 10:00, but you arrive at the first tee four minutes late at 10:04, what is the ruling?
A
There's no penalty, just tee off and catch up with your group as fast as you can.
B
You get the general penalty.
C
You are disqualified.
2
/10
Your ball is in the fairway, but you are standing on a sprinkler head. Which of the following correctly explains your options?
A
You can play the ball as it lies or take free relief away from the sprinkler.
B
You must take unplayable relief for a penalty of one shot.
C
You must take free relief away from the sprinkler head.
3
/10
Which of the following is not part of playing in the spirit of the game?
A
Showing consideration for others.
B
Taking good care of the course.
C
Slamming your club into the ground after a bad shot.
4
/10
You hit your second shot out of bounds from the middle of the fairway, what do you do next?
A
You must play from the point where you estimate your ball to have gone out of bounds. That will be your third shot.
B
You must play from a point within one club-length of where you played your last shot, but no nearer the hole. That will be your third shot.
C
You must play from a point within one club-length of where you played your last shot, but no nearer the hole. That will be your fourth shot.
5
/10
Which of the following are you not allowed to do on the putting green?
A
Repair natural imperfections, such as bare areas and weeds.
B
Repair pitch marks.
C
Remove sand on your line.
6
/10
How long should you take to play your shot from when you are able to play without distractions?
A
As fast as you can.
B
No more than 40 seconds.
C
As long as you want.
7
/10
Which of the following relief options are not available under penalty of one stroke when taking relief from a yellow penalty area?
A
Stroke-and-distance relief
B
Back-on-the-line relief
C
Lateral relief
8
/10
Which of the following actions can you take in a bunker without getting a penalty?
A
Leaning on your club.
B
Touching the sand with a practice swing.
C
Touching the sand right behind the ball.
9
/10
Which of the following options is not available to you when taking unplayable relief?
A
Stroke-and-distance relief
B
Back-on-the-line relief
C
Three club-length lateral relief
10
/10
Which of the following actions are you allowed to take without penalty before you play a shot from the rough?
A
Press down the grass around the ball so you can see the ball more easily.
B
Ground the club lightly behind the ball.
C
Pull out grass that is growing behind the ball.
Finish