A) Everywhere on the courseB) Just in the fairway
C) Nothing
Correct answer is C. Nothing. Since January 2019 the term Through the Green no longer exists. The new term is “The General Area”
2) What does the term “The General Area” mean?
A) Everywhere on the course
B) The rough and bunkers only
C) The entire course except, the teeing area the player is playing from, all penalty areas, all bunkers and the putting green of the hole the player is playing.
Correct answer is C. Many Rules only apply to the “General Area” so it is important for you to know its correct name and Definition.
3) In a Tournament what is the penalty if you show up late for your tee time?
A) The general penalty, two strokes
B) Disqualification
C) No penalty, they are just happy to see you….
The correct answers are A and B. However it depends on the timing. If you are NO MORE than 5 minutes late you will get a two stroke penalty, answer A. If you are more than 5 minutes late you will be disqualified, answer B.
4) In a Tournament what is the penalty if you tee off before your tee time?
A) The general penalty, two strokesB) Disqualification
C) No penalty, again……… they are happy to see you.
The correct answers are A and B. The same Rule applies to teeing off late and early. The Conditions of the Competition apply equally. No more than 5 minutes early, two strokes, more than 5 minutes early disqualification. A player being late or early is penalized the same.
5) What is the Local Rule, Preferred lies (Winter rules)?
A) It allows a player to move their ball whenever they want in the winterB) It allows the player to move their ball out of abnormal ground conditions on the course that interfere with fair play
C) A player can hit more than one ball until they get the lie they “prefer”.
Correct answer is B. The distance the ball is allowed to be moved is determined by the Committee. It may be 6 inches, or the length of a score card or sometimes a club length.
6) If the Local Rule for Preferred lies (Winter rules) is in place as the course conditions are unsatisfactory where on the course can the player use it?
A) Anywhere they likeB) In the General area
C) In the General area and the rough
Correct answer is B. The General area, cut to fairway height or less. It is not allowed in the rough.
7) When a player use a Rule in Stroke play such as checking if a ball is embedded, or taking relief from aeration holes, or dropping a ball because their went into a penalty area, do they have to announce it to their fellow players?
A) Always or they will be penalizedB) No
C) Only if they think their fellow players can see them
Correct answer is B. Since January 2019 the USGA has eliminated the requirement to announce any actions you may take, or have your fellow players watch your actions using the Rules, EXCEPT for two Rules.
Playing a Provisional ball, you must announce it to your fellow players before you play your Provisional ball.
Announcing which ball you want to count if allowed when playing two balls because you have doubt how to proceed.
(In Match play you do need to let your opponent you have incurred a penalty, so if that is the case, you will need to let them know after you take relief. But, you do not need to inform them before doing so.)
8) Where is a player allowed relief from aeration holes?
A) Anywhere on the courseB) In the General area
C) On the putting green
Correct answer is B and C.
Relief for aeration holes is covered under Local Rule E-4. The Committee may declare them Ground Under Repair, Rule 16.1b, although relief is not given for stance. On the putting green relief is only allowed if the ball is in an aeration hole, not on line of play or stance, Rule 16.1d. Relief in the rough is not allowed.
I hope this helps you.
Hilary
dbwgc.com 