May 2025Rules of Golf

Quiz 1TitleTest your knowledge on the Rules of Golf with these three questions1) In stroke play, a player starts their round with a non-conforming club and makes a stroke with it during play of the first hole. The player discovers their mistake before playing from the second tee and declares the club out of play. When the player finishes their round, they consult with the Committee before returning their scorecard. What is the ruling?

The player gets the general penalty.

There is a total penalty of four strokes.

The player is disqualified.

2) In stroke play, a player accidentally steps on and moves their ball marker on the putting green. What is the ruling?

There is no penalty.

There is a one-stroke penalty.

The player gets the general penalty.

3) When two players take relief from a penalty area, the order of play is determined by:

The relative locations of the balls before relief is taken.

The relative locations of the balls after relief is taken.

Random method, unless the players mutually agree to the order of play.

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