2007 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 2006-2007 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 2006-2007 Rules Book) Please copy this section on the back of this test.

  1. . The Rules of Golf allow for how many clubs in your bag during a round of golf? __________

  2. When do you play a Provisional Ball? _______________________________________________________________

  3. The forward movement of the club made with the intention of fairly striking at or moving the ball is called a what?

    ______________________________

  4. Define loose impediments: ______________________________________________________________________

  5. How much time do you have to find a lost ball from the time you get to the area where it may be lost? __________

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

    Red ______________________________________________________________________________________

    Yellow ____________________________________________________________________________________

    White _____________________________________________________________________________________

  7. Define Hazards: ____________________________________________________________________________

  8. What is the penalty for giving or receiving advice during a round?

  9. How can a player be disqualified for a serious breach of etiquette? Explain (See Rule Book Rule 33-7)

    __________________________________________________________________________________________

    __________________________________________________________________________________________

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

    __________________________________________________________________________________________

  11. If your ball is in a lateral hazard, what are your 5 options. (Answer on the back)?

  12. What is the penalty for grounding your club in a hazard? ___________________________________________

TCJGA Code of Conduct
Players and Parents/Guardians must read and sign before sending Rules Test!

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 and manners at all times and I will keep accurate account of my scores and those of fellow players and report any violations to TCJGA Tournament Directors.

Player's Signature _____________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________________