2012 Rules of Golf Test

This Test must be returned before you are eligible to play in any tournaments in 2012.

Use a 2012-2015 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 18 in the 2012-2015 Rule Book)  Please copy this section on the back of this sheet.

  2. If you are unsure of a ruling, what should you do? ________________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

  3. If a player refuses to comply with a rule he/she may be _____________________________? (See Rule 3-4, Pg. 41)

  4. When do you play a Provisional Ball? (See Rule 27-2, Pg. 101) ______________________________________________

    ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

  5. 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, PG. 33)


  6. Define Bunker: (See Definitions, PG 23)__________________________________________________________________
    __________________________________________________________________________________________________

  7. How much time do you have to find a lost ball from the time you begin searching? (See Definitions, PG 29)________

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

        Red _______________________________________________________________________________________________

        Yellow _____________________________________________________________________________________________

        White _____________________________________________________________________________________________

  9. Define Through the Green: (See Definitions, Pg. 34)_______________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

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

  12. If your ball is in a Water Hazard, what are three options. (See Rule 26-1 a. b. c.) ____________________________

    _________________________________________________________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________________________________________________________

  13. 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/Guardian must read and sign this area before returning the TCJGA 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 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 ___________________________________

Return ASAP to: Karl Gagnon, 3452 E. Colonial Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684