2010 Rules of Golf Test

This Test must be returned before you are eligible to play in any tournaments.
Return ASAP to: Karl Gagnon, 3452 E. Colonial Dr.,Traverse City, MI 49684

Use a 2010-2011 USGA Rules of Golf Book to help in doing this test. The definition section is very important!

  1. The Spirit of the Game: (from Page 1 in the 2010 - 2011 Rule Book) Please copy this section on the back of this sheet.

  1. If a player refuses to comply with a rule he/she may be _____________________________? (See Rule 3-4)

  2. When do you play a Provisional Ball? (See Rule 27-2) _________________________________________

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  3. The forward movement of the club made with the intention of fairly striking at or moving the ball is called a:
         Circle the correct answer:  Swing         Stance       Stroke      Teeing Off   ?    (See Definitions Section)

  4. Define Hazards: (See Definitions) ______________________________________________________________________

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  5. How much time do you have to find a lost ball from the time you begin searching? (See Definitions) __________ __________

  6. Tell what each color stake on a golf course means.

    Red ______________________________________________________________________________________

    Yellow ____________________________________________________________________________________

    White _____________________________________________________________________________________

  7. Define Through the Green: (See Definitions) ______________________________________________________

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  8. What is the penalty for giving or receiving advice during a round? (See Rule 8)

  9. Complete the following statement (See Rule 33-7): If a Committee considers that a player is guilty of a serious breach of etiquette, it

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  10. If you are unsure of a ruling, what should you do? _________________________________________________

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  11. If your ball is in a Water Hazard, what are three options. (See Rule 26-1 a. b. c.)   (Write answer on the back of this sheet)

  12. What is the maximum number of clubs a player may carry? _______   Do you have to carry this number?   ________

TCJGA Code of Conduct
Players and Parent

I, _______________________________ (print name and age), promise to adhere to the Rules and Regulations of the TCJGA and I promise to play by the USGA Rules of Golf and Local Rules governing each tournament. I also promise to conduct myself with good golf course etiquette in manners and dress at all times and I will keep accurate account of my scores and those of fellow players and report any violations to the TCJGA Tournament Directors before leaving the tournament site.

Player's Signature _____________________________       Date: _________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________________