Golf Rules Quiz! Damaged Balls, Staked Trees And Out of Bounds

The Rules of Golf have evolved over centuries of the game being played. The modern Rules are comprehensive and have been meticulously compiled to ensure they cover any possible scenario you might encounter on or around a golf course. It’s important to have a good knowledge of the Rules, not only to avoid making mistakes that could cost you penalty shots, but also because the Rules can come to your assistance when you are in a difficult situation.

Even experienced golfers will fall foul of Rules mistakes and whether you’re a novice golfer or grizzled veteran, it’s a key part of the game to have a strong understanding of what you can and can’t do within the Rules. Not only is important for you so you make the right call in Rules situations, but it’s also important so you can assist others to follow the correct procedures and avoid penalty strokes.

We’ve put together a fun, multiple-choice golf quiz to see if you would know what to do in a variety of scenarios. We consider, a damaged golf ball, touching balls, a topped tee shot, a staked tree, bunker trouble, out of bounds, unfair assistance and penalty areas.

Give it a try and see how you get on. We’ll explain the reason behind each answer and the Rule that applies, so if you do get one wrong, you’ll know for next time.

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