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| 1. | A rub of the green occurs when a ball in motion is accidentally deflected or stopped by any outside agency. |
| | | True False |
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| 2. | After Marty hit his tee shot on the par-3, 4th hole in the first round of the Christman Cup at Gulph Mills GC, Dave asked his fellow-competitor what club he hit. Marty replied that he hit a pitching wedge. Is there a penalty in this situation, and if so, on what player? |
| | | Yes, on Dave. |
| | | Yes, on Marty. |
| | | Yes, on both players. |
| | | There is no penalty on either player. |
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| 3. | Sand and loose soil are loose impediments on the putting green but not elsewhere. |
| | | True False |
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| 4. | A ball is holed when it is at rest within the circumference of the hole and any part of it is below the level of the lip of the hole. |
| | | True False |
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| 5. | A player attempts a difficult shot and the ball strikes a rock that deflects the ball directly up into the air. He makes a swing at the ball in disgust. What is the ruling? |
| | | He has made a stroke at the ball in the air. |
| | | He has made a stroke at the ball in the air only if he strikes the ball. |
| | | He has not made a stroke at the ball in the air. |
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| 6. | Which is correct regarding loose impediments? |
| | | A large tree not attached to its stump is not a loose impediment. |
| | | A player may break off a piece of a large loose impediment. |
| | | A live insect may not be removed from a ball lying through the green. |
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| 7. | When taking relief from a cart path, a player may drop on either side of the path. |
| | | True False |
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| 8. | In stroke play, a player’s ball lies through the green on a steep slope. He does not address the ball. As he is about to play, the ball moves and comes to rest against his club. He removes his club and the ball rolls further away. How many penalty strokes does the player incur? |
| | | One stroke. |
| | | Two strokes. |
| | | Three strokes. |
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| 9. | Information on the Rules of Golf is sometimes considered advice. |
| | | True False |
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| 10. | A side is "dormie" when it is as many holes up as there are holes remaining to be played. |
| | | True False |
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| 11. | In stroke play, two players strike their balls into the same area of high grass. Two balls are found, but because there are no identifying marks on either ball, neither of the players can identify a ball as his. What is the ruling? |
| | | There is no penalty and they must choose a ball based on lot. |
| | | Each player incurs a stroke and distance penalty because both balls are lost. |
| | | Each player incurs a two stroke penalty and must choose a ball based on lot. |
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| 12. | What is the correct terminology to use before a player puts a provisional ball in play? |
| | | The player should announce “I’m going to re-load.” |
| | | The player should announce “I’d better hit another one.” |
| | | The player should announce “I’m going to play a provisional ball.” |
| | | All of the above. |
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| 13. | If a ball is covered by sand in a bunker, may a clubhead be used in searching? |
| | | Yes No |
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| 14. | When taking relief from a water hazard or lateral water hazard, a player must first determine the line of flight of the ball before he can proceed. |
| | | True False |
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| 15. | Which is correct regarding a player searching for a ball? |
| | | He may not direct his caddie to delay search for his ball until he can assist. |
| | | If he moves his ball while searching for it in ground under repair, he is not penalized for having caused it to move. |
| | | He may not search for his lost ball after he puts another ball into play even if play is not unduly delayed. |
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| 16. | In individual stroke play, a player leaves the course during an event, watches television in the clubhouse, and returns to the course after an hour. What is the ruling? |
| | | There is no penalty. |
| | | There is a two stroke penalty. |
| | | He should be disqualified. |
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| 17. | If a player declares his ball which lies in a bunker unplayable, he may drop a ball within two club-lengths of where it lies, not nearer the hole but it must be dropped in the bunker. |
| | | True False |
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| 18. | The line of play is the direction which a player wishes his ball to take after a stroke plus a reasonable distance on either side. |
| | | True False |
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