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Rules Quiz
The most recent editions of The Rules of Golf and Decisions on The Rules of Golf went into effect Jan. 1, 2008. Visit www.usga.org for more rules revisions and explanations for the changes. Test your knowledge on the notable changes that were made by taking this quiz.

1. What is the penalty for carrying, but not making a stroke with, a non-conforming club in breach of Rule 4-1 or 4-2?

a. Disqualification
b. Two strokes in both match and stroke play for each hole at which any breach occurred with a maximum penalty per round of four strokes
c. Two strokes in stroke play for each hole a breach occurred with maximum penalty per round of four strokes, and in match play making an adjustment to the match by deducting one hole for each hole a breach occurred with maximum deduction per round of two holes
2. What is the penalty for making a stroke with a non-conforming club in breach of Rule 4-1 or 4-2?

a. Disqualification
b. Two strokes in both match play and stroke play for each hole at which any breach occurred with a maximum penalty per round of four strokes
c. Two strokes in stroke play for each hole a breach occurred with maximum penalty per round of four strokes, and in match play making an adjustment to the match by deducting one hole for each hole a breach occurred with maximum deduction per round of two holes
3. What is the penalty for playing a wrong ball at rest in a hazard - bunker, water or lateral water? (Rule 12-2 & 15-3)

a. Loss of hole in match play and two strokes in stroke play
b. No penalty - a player is never required to identify a ball in a hazard
c. One stroke in both match and stroke play and the player must correct his mistake before teeing off on the next hole
4. What is the penalty if a player's ball is accidentally deflected or stopped by himself, his partner or either of their caddies or equipment? (Rule 19-2)

a. Two strokes in stroke play and loss of hole in match play
b. One stroke in both stroke and match play
c. Two strokes in both stroke and match play
5. If a ball through the green is to be placed, only the player or his partner must place it. If a ball through the green is to be replaced, the player, his partner or the person who lifted or moved it must replace it. If any other person places the ball (even in the correct spot) and it is not corrected, what is the penalty? (Rule 20-3a)

a. One stroke
b. Two strokes
c. Two strokes in stroke play and loss of hole in match play

6. Which of the following movable obstructions that might influence the movement of the ball may be moved while the ball is in motion? (Rule 24-1)

a. Any player's equipment
b. The flagstick when attended, removed or held up
c. Both a. and c.
Answers: 1.c 2.a 3.a 4.b 5.a 6.c

 
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