PDGA Certified Golf Rules
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1. A player's ball comes to rest in a tree where it is visible but cannot be
recovered or played. What is the ruling? - ANSWER If he can identify his
ball, it may be deemed unplayable and drop within two club-lengths of the
spot on the ground below where the ball is located.
2. A player's ball lies in a tree beyond the reach of a club. He makes a swing
with a club at a lower branch of the tree and the ball falls to the ground.
What is the ruling? - ANSWER He incurs a one stroke penalty for causing
his ball to move and the ball must be replaced or deemed unplayable.
3. A player incurs the general penalty when he touches his line of putt in
which one of the following? - ANSWER He taps down spike marks on
the line of putt.
4. A player walks on his line of putt. When is there no penalty? - ANSWER
If he does so accidentally and the line is not improved.
5. A player's ball crosses a public road defined as out of bounds and comes to
rest on another part of the course beyond the road. What is the ruling? -
, ANSWER The ball remains in play unless a Local Rule specifies
otherwise.
6. If a dispute arises between the players in match play and a member of the
Committee is not readily available, they must continue the match without
delay. - ANSWER True
7. In stroke play, a player's ball in motion after a stroke strikes the hole-liner
that was pulled out with the flagstick and is not moving. What is the ruling?
- ANSWER If the ball was played from off the green, the stroke counts
and the ball is played as it lies without penalty.
8. Any suggestion which could influence a player in determining his play is
advice. - ANSWER True
9. In stroke play, A purposely removes a boundary stake on his line of play, but
he replaces it before making his next stroke. What is the ruling? - ANSWER
A incurs a two-stroke penalty.
10.In match play, the penalty for removing grass adhering to a ball is - ANSWER
One stroke
11.In match play, a player removes a movable obstruction affecting the line of
play of his opponent. It was the opponent's turn to play and he asked the
player not to remove it. What is the ruling? - ANSWER The player incurs
a loss of hole penalty.
,12.The line of putt extends a reasonable distance beyond the hole. - ANSWER
False
13.A forecaddie is an outside agency. - ANSWER True
14.Information on matters such as the location of the hole on the putting
green during play is not advice. - ANSWER True
15.Which one of the following is TRUE? - ANSWER Without penalty, a
player may brush leaves from his line of putt with a towel, provided he does
not press anything down.
16.Which is correct regarding ground under repair? - ANSWER Deep cracks
in the earth are not automatically ground under repair.
17.Which is correct regarding loose impediments? - ANSWER Loose
impediments lying out of bounds may be removed without penalty.
18.Which is permitted by the Rules? - ANSWER Using adhesive tape on a
golf glove to prevent wear or to prevent slipping.
19.A marker is one who is appointed by the Committee to record a player's
score and may include an opponent in match play. - ANSWER False
, 20.Manufactured ice is an obstruction. - ANSWER True
21.In stroke play, a player's ball in motion after a stroke strikes the hole-liner
that was pulled out with the flagstick and is not moving. What is the ruling?
- ANSWER If the ball was played from off the green, the stroke counts
and the ball is played as it lies without penalty.
22.A player incurs a one-stroke penalty for moving his ball in play in which one
of the following? The player accidentally moves his ball as a result of -
ANSWER searching for his ball in tall grass, through the green.
23.Equipment of the player includes his golf cart whether or not it is
motorized. - ANSWER true
24.A water hazard is any sea, lake, pond, river, ditch or other open water
course (whether or not containing water) on the course. - ANSWER true
25.In stroke play, a player searches for his ball for five minutes and does not
find it. He looks for another minute, finds his ball and plays it. What is the
ruling? - ANSWER The player is disqualified if he does not correct the
error by proceeding under Rule 27-1 before playing from the next tee.
26.If a player delays play between the play of two holes, he is delaying play of
the next hole and the penalty applies to the next hole. - ANSWER true
Comprehensive Resource To Help You Ace 2026-2027
Includes Frequently Tested Exam Questions With
ELABORATED 100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!!
Current Update!!
1. A player's ball comes to rest in a tree where it is visible but cannot be
recovered or played. What is the ruling? - ANSWER If he can identify his
ball, it may be deemed unplayable and drop within two club-lengths of the
spot on the ground below where the ball is located.
2. A player's ball lies in a tree beyond the reach of a club. He makes a swing
with a club at a lower branch of the tree and the ball falls to the ground.
What is the ruling? - ANSWER He incurs a one stroke penalty for causing
his ball to move and the ball must be replaced or deemed unplayable.
3. A player incurs the general penalty when he touches his line of putt in
which one of the following? - ANSWER He taps down spike marks on
the line of putt.
4. A player walks on his line of putt. When is there no penalty? - ANSWER
If he does so accidentally and the line is not improved.
5. A player's ball crosses a public road defined as out of bounds and comes to
rest on another part of the course beyond the road. What is the ruling? -
, ANSWER The ball remains in play unless a Local Rule specifies
otherwise.
6. If a dispute arises between the players in match play and a member of the
Committee is not readily available, they must continue the match without
delay. - ANSWER True
7. In stroke play, a player's ball in motion after a stroke strikes the hole-liner
that was pulled out with the flagstick and is not moving. What is the ruling?
- ANSWER If the ball was played from off the green, the stroke counts
and the ball is played as it lies without penalty.
8. Any suggestion which could influence a player in determining his play is
advice. - ANSWER True
9. In stroke play, A purposely removes a boundary stake on his line of play, but
he replaces it before making his next stroke. What is the ruling? - ANSWER
A incurs a two-stroke penalty.
10.In match play, the penalty for removing grass adhering to a ball is - ANSWER
One stroke
11.In match play, a player removes a movable obstruction affecting the line of
play of his opponent. It was the opponent's turn to play and he asked the
player not to remove it. What is the ruling? - ANSWER The player incurs
a loss of hole penalty.
,12.The line of putt extends a reasonable distance beyond the hole. - ANSWER
False
13.A forecaddie is an outside agency. - ANSWER True
14.Information on matters such as the location of the hole on the putting
green during play is not advice. - ANSWER True
15.Which one of the following is TRUE? - ANSWER Without penalty, a
player may brush leaves from his line of putt with a towel, provided he does
not press anything down.
16.Which is correct regarding ground under repair? - ANSWER Deep cracks
in the earth are not automatically ground under repair.
17.Which is correct regarding loose impediments? - ANSWER Loose
impediments lying out of bounds may be removed without penalty.
18.Which is permitted by the Rules? - ANSWER Using adhesive tape on a
golf glove to prevent wear or to prevent slipping.
19.A marker is one who is appointed by the Committee to record a player's
score and may include an opponent in match play. - ANSWER False
, 20.Manufactured ice is an obstruction. - ANSWER True
21.In stroke play, a player's ball in motion after a stroke strikes the hole-liner
that was pulled out with the flagstick and is not moving. What is the ruling?
- ANSWER If the ball was played from off the green, the stroke counts
and the ball is played as it lies without penalty.
22.A player incurs a one-stroke penalty for moving his ball in play in which one
of the following? The player accidentally moves his ball as a result of -
ANSWER searching for his ball in tall grass, through the green.
23.Equipment of the player includes his golf cart whether or not it is
motorized. - ANSWER true
24.A water hazard is any sea, lake, pond, river, ditch or other open water
course (whether or not containing water) on the course. - ANSWER true
25.In stroke play, a player searches for his ball for five minutes and does not
find it. He looks for another minute, finds his ball and plays it. What is the
ruling? - ANSWER The player is disqualified if he does not correct the
error by proceeding under Rule 27-1 before playing from the next tee.
26.If a player delays play between the play of two holes, he is delaying play of
the next hole and the penalty applies to the next hole. - ANSWER true
