NAME: ____________________________
Rules Quiz XVIII (2010 - 3)
(Answers to Rules Quiz XVII (2010 - 2)) see below
Please write your name CLEARLY on top of the page, circle the correct answer and drop them in the men’s club box or e-mail me the answers. Each question is worth 1 point. The more points you get the bigger the odds of you being drawn out for a $35 gift certificate to spend at Maplewood. The drawing will be held August 31th, 2010.
1. In match play, if you make a stroke at the wrong ball that is not in a hazard you are?
A. Penalized Two Strokes
B. Penalized Loss of Hole
2. In match play, two players agree in advance to concede all putts within a specified length. Are they in violation of any rule of golf?
A. Yes B. No
3. Does an ant color determine what relief you can get from an anthill?
A. Yes B. No
4. In marking the position of the ball on the green, the ball marker must be placed behind the ball?
A. Yes B. No
5. What is the penalty for hitting the ball out of bounds?
A. One Stroke
B. One Stroke and Distance
C. Two Strokes
D. Loss of Hole in Match Play
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Thanks and Good Luck!
Dragan Jagnjic
Rules Chairman
Answers to Rules Quiz XVII (2010 - 2)
The winner of the 2nd Rules Quiz of 2010 and the $35 Maplewood Gift Certificate is Kenny McCollim. He answered 6 out of possible 7 questions correctly and was drawn out as a lucky winner. The questions were simple but little tricky once again. The correct answers for the quiz are given below… The next Rules Quiz is on the next page. Hope you participate again. Good Luck!
1. You accidentally run over a golf club and damage it with your cart, can you replace it during the round?
B. No (Decision 4-3/1 – not damaged during normal course of play)
2. May you use a 48-inch driver for extra distance (the standard is 45”)?
A. Yes (The limit is 48” – Appendix II)
3. During a tournament, you may remove a scuffed ball from play at any time?
B. No (Rule 5-3 – the ball must be visible cut, cracked or out of shape)
4. You can carry more than 14 clubs in your bag provided the extra clubs aren’t used during the round?
B. No (Rule 4-4a – Maximum of 14 clubs)
5. If your club creates too much glare, you can tape over the top of it during a round and still use the club?
B. No (Decision 4-1/5)
6. To hit a drive over some trees, you may use a tee that is 4” long?
A. Yes (4” is the max – see definition of “tee”)
7. You carry only 13 clubs in your bag, may you borrow your partner’s gap wedge for a shot?
B. No (unless the gap wedge is the only club your partner is playing with – Rule 4-4b)