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1. Which problems are associated with unrepaired ball marks?
a) An unrepaired ball mark can affect balls rolling over the affected spot for days,
even weeks.
b) Unrepaired ball marks are an entry point for weeds, diseases and pests
c) Unrepaired ball marks are time-consuming for the maintenance staff to repair.
d) Unrepaired ball marks are an eyesore.
e) All of the above. - ANSWER e) all of the above
2. What is the best tool for repairing a ball mark?
a) a fork-shaped repair tool
b) a single-prong repair tool
c) a golf tee
d) any pointed tool
e) the heel of your shoe or edge of your putter - ANSWER d) any pointed tool
3. There is a pitch mark, spike/cleat marks, and deer prints in your line on the
green. What can you repair before you putt?
a) none
,b) just the pitch mark
c) all of them can be repaired - ANSWER c) all of them can be repaired
4. When two players take relief from a penalty area, the order of play is
determined by:
a) the relative location of the balls before relief is taken.
b) the relative location of the balls after relief is taken.
c) lot, unless the players mutually agree to the order of play. - ANSWER a) the
relative location of the balls before relief is taken
5. Which is incorrect regarding a player searching for a ball?
a) the player may direct his or her caddie to delay search for his or her ball until he
or she can assist.
b) if the player moves his or her ball while searching for it in a penalty area, he or
she is penalized for having caused it to move.
c) the player may search for his or her original ball after he or she puts another
ball into play if play is not reasonably delayed. - ANSWER b) if the player
moves his or her ball while searching for it in a penalty area, he or she is penalized
for having caused it to move
6. A player's club strikes the ground behind the ball, not making contact with the
ball; however, the ground is struck with sufficient force to move the ball and the
player's club continues, then striking the moving ball. What is the ruling?
a) the player must count the stroke at the ball that struck the ground and caused
the ball to move. There is not a penalty for striking the ball more than once in
making a stroke.
,b) the player must not count the stroke at the ball that struck the ground and
caused the ball to move; there is a one-stroke penalty in striking the ball more
than once in making a stroke. - ANSWER a) the player must count the stroke at
the ball that struck the ground and caused the ball to move. There is not a penalty
for striking the ball more than once in making a stroke.
7. Can I move loose impediments out of the bunker or penalty area without
penalty?
a) yes
b) no - ANSWER a) yes
8. Which of the following statements about ball marks is true?
a) shots striking a green from a higher trajectory often leave more severe ball
marks than shots hit with a lower trajectory.
b) topdressing and aeration help maintain firm greens, which in turn limits the
severity of ball marks.
c) trees and underbrush around a green create shade and limit airflow. This can
leave a green soft, wet and vulnerable to severe ball marks.
d) rain, poor drainage or heavy irrigation can make greens vulnerable to severe
ball marks.
e) all of these statements are true. - ANSWER e) all of these statements are
true.
9. If a player's ball lies in a bunker or penalty area, he or she may not mark it and
lift is to determine if it is cut or cracked without penalty.
a) true
, b) false - ANSWER b) false
10. You accidentally move your ball or ball marker on the green (e.g. drop your
putter on it or kick it by mistake). Do you:
a) replace it with no penalty
b) replace it and take a 1 shot penalty
c) play it from where it moved to- without a penalty
d) play it from where it moved to- with a 1 shot penalty - ANSWER a) replace it
with no penalty
11. Which of the following is not ground under repair?
a) a hole on a double green being used for play of another hole.
b) an aeration hole made by the maintenance staff.
c) a hole left by a removed stake that defines the edge of a penalty area. -
ANSWER b) an aeration hole made by the maintenance staff.
12. If for a ball to be replaced, the player lifts the ball without first marking its
spot or, after replacing the ball, makes a stroke with a ball-marker left in place, the
player must add one penalty stroke.
a) true
b) false - ANSWER a) true
13. Before a player's ball is marked and lifted, it is at rest on the putting green. As
the player approaches the ball, the ball for no apparent reason to another spot.
The ball must be replaced.
2026-2027 Includes Frequently Tested Questions With
ELABORATED 100% Correct COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Guaranteed Pass First Attempt!!
Current Update!!
1. Which problems are associated with unrepaired ball marks?
a) An unrepaired ball mark can affect balls rolling over the affected spot for days,
even weeks.
b) Unrepaired ball marks are an entry point for weeds, diseases and pests
c) Unrepaired ball marks are time-consuming for the maintenance staff to repair.
d) Unrepaired ball marks are an eyesore.
e) All of the above. - ANSWER e) all of the above
2. What is the best tool for repairing a ball mark?
a) a fork-shaped repair tool
b) a single-prong repair tool
c) a golf tee
d) any pointed tool
e) the heel of your shoe or edge of your putter - ANSWER d) any pointed tool
3. There is a pitch mark, spike/cleat marks, and deer prints in your line on the
green. What can you repair before you putt?
a) none
,b) just the pitch mark
c) all of them can be repaired - ANSWER c) all of them can be repaired
4. When two players take relief from a penalty area, the order of play is
determined by:
a) the relative location of the balls before relief is taken.
b) the relative location of the balls after relief is taken.
c) lot, unless the players mutually agree to the order of play. - ANSWER a) the
relative location of the balls before relief is taken
5. Which is incorrect regarding a player searching for a ball?
a) the player may direct his or her caddie to delay search for his or her ball until he
or she can assist.
b) if the player moves his or her ball while searching for it in a penalty area, he or
she is penalized for having caused it to move.
c) the player may search for his or her original ball after he or she puts another
ball into play if play is not reasonably delayed. - ANSWER b) if the player
moves his or her ball while searching for it in a penalty area, he or she is penalized
for having caused it to move
6. A player's club strikes the ground behind the ball, not making contact with the
ball; however, the ground is struck with sufficient force to move the ball and the
player's club continues, then striking the moving ball. What is the ruling?
a) the player must count the stroke at the ball that struck the ground and caused
the ball to move. There is not a penalty for striking the ball more than once in
making a stroke.
,b) the player must not count the stroke at the ball that struck the ground and
caused the ball to move; there is a one-stroke penalty in striking the ball more
than once in making a stroke. - ANSWER a) the player must count the stroke at
the ball that struck the ground and caused the ball to move. There is not a penalty
for striking the ball more than once in making a stroke.
7. Can I move loose impediments out of the bunker or penalty area without
penalty?
a) yes
b) no - ANSWER a) yes
8. Which of the following statements about ball marks is true?
a) shots striking a green from a higher trajectory often leave more severe ball
marks than shots hit with a lower trajectory.
b) topdressing and aeration help maintain firm greens, which in turn limits the
severity of ball marks.
c) trees and underbrush around a green create shade and limit airflow. This can
leave a green soft, wet and vulnerable to severe ball marks.
d) rain, poor drainage or heavy irrigation can make greens vulnerable to severe
ball marks.
e) all of these statements are true. - ANSWER e) all of these statements are
true.
9. If a player's ball lies in a bunker or penalty area, he or she may not mark it and
lift is to determine if it is cut or cracked without penalty.
a) true
, b) false - ANSWER b) false
10. You accidentally move your ball or ball marker on the green (e.g. drop your
putter on it or kick it by mistake). Do you:
a) replace it with no penalty
b) replace it and take a 1 shot penalty
c) play it from where it moved to- without a penalty
d) play it from where it moved to- with a 1 shot penalty - ANSWER a) replace it
with no penalty
11. Which of the following is not ground under repair?
a) a hole on a double green being used for play of another hole.
b) an aeration hole made by the maintenance staff.
c) a hole left by a removed stake that defines the edge of a penalty area. -
ANSWER b) an aeration hole made by the maintenance staff.
12. If for a ball to be replaced, the player lifts the ball without first marking its
spot or, after replacing the ball, makes a stroke with a ball-marker left in place, the
player must add one penalty stroke.
a) true
b) false - ANSWER a) true
13. Before a player's ball is marked and lifted, it is at rest on the putting green. As
the player approaches the ball, the ball for no apparent reason to another spot.
The ball must be replaced.
