Basics & Rules Flashcards
(31 cards)
What is the most fundamental rule in golf?
The ball must be played as it lies unless the rules permit otherwise.
What is ‘stroke play’?
A format where the total number of strokes taken over the course determines the winner.
What is ‘match play’?
A format where players compete hole-by-hole, and the winner is the one who wins the most holes.
What does ‘par’ mean in golf?
The expected number of strokes a skilled golfer should take to complete a hole.
What is a ‘birdie’?
Scoring one stroke under par on a hole.
What is a ‘bogey’?
Scoring one stroke over par on a hole.
What is an ‘eagle’?
Scoring two strokes under par on a hole.
What is a ‘double bogey’?
Scoring two strokes over par on a hole.
What is an ‘albatross’ (or ‘double eagle’)?
Scoring three strokes under par on a hole.
What is a ‘condor’?
Scoring four strokes under par on a hole — extremely rare, often a hole-in-one on a par 5.
What happens if your ball goes out of bounds?
A one-stroke penalty is applied and the ball must be replayed from the original spot.
What is the penalty for hitting a ball into a water hazard?
One-stroke penalty, and you can either replay the shot or drop a new ball near the hazard.
What is ‘relief’ in golf?
Permission to move the ball without penalty under certain conditions, such as interference from a cart path or ground under repair.
What is ‘preferred lies’ or ‘winter rules’?
A local rule allowing players to improve the lie of the ball on certain parts of the course, typically in poor weather.
What is the ‘tee box’?
The starting area of each hole where the first stroke is played.
What is the ‘fairway’?
The closely mown area between the tee and the green, ideal for approach shots.
What is the ‘rough’?
The longer grass bordering the fairway, making shots more difficult.
What is the ‘green’?
The closely mown area around the hole, designed for putting.
What is a ‘hazard’?
An area like sand bunkers or water that adds difficulty to the course.
What is ‘stroke and distance’?
A rule where a player must replay the shot from the original position and add a one-stroke penalty.
What is ‘ground under repair’?
An area marked by the course where free relief is allowed due to maintenance or damage.
What is the maximum number of clubs a player can carry in a round?
14 clubs.
What should you yell to warn others of a potential danger from a stray ball?
Fore!
What is ‘honour’ on the tee box?
The right to tee off first, usually given to the player with the lowest score on the previous hole.
