| 1. | If you hit a golf ball and it's heading toward another group of players, what should you yell toward them? |
| a. | | "Ball!" |
| b. | | "Look out!" |
| c. | | "Fore!" |
| d. | | "Club!" |
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| 2. | Talking during another player's swing is acceptable? |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False |
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| 3. | What is the first basic etiquette rule in golf? |
| a. | | Don't hurt anybody |
| b. | | Move quickly |
| c. | | Never curse |
| d. | | Dress nicely, look well put together
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| 4. | If your group is playing your game of golf slower than the group behind you, the group behind you should be allowed to what? |
| a. | | Move through |
| b. | | Push through |
| c. | | Play ahead |
| d. | | Play through
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| 5. | As a player, how best can you help the groundskeeper at your golf course? |
| a. | | Find all lost balls |
| b. | | Replace divots |
| c. | | Help keep squirrels at bay |
| d. | | Tread lightly on the grass when you're walking
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| 6. | The player with the lowest score on the previous play has _____. |
| a. | | "Right to play" |
| b. | | "Privilege" |
| c. | | "Safety" |
| d. | | "Honors"
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| 7. | What is considered the best way to inspire proper etiquette among your fellow golfers? |
| a. | | Exhibit proper etiquette yourself |
| b. | | Establish the ground rules before playing |
| c. | | Make sure everyone has a golf etiquette guide before starting play |
| d. | | Remind players throughout the game of proper behavior
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| 8. | It is a breach of golf etiquette to______. |
| a. | | Play ahead of slower players |
| b. | | Snack on the golf course |
| c. | | Tip your caddy, if you have one |
| d. | | Stand behind a golfer on the tee
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| 9. | What is the longest delay appropriate between the previous golfer's stroke and yours? |
| a. | | 15 seconds |
| b. | | 45 seconds |
| c. | | 1 minute |
| d. | | 2 minutes
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| 10. | What should you always have with you in a golf bunker? |
| a. | | A golf cart |
| b. | | A tee and ball |
| c. | | A rake |
| d. | | A caddy |
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| 11. | You should uniquely mark your own golf balls. How many uniquely marked balls should you carry with you at all times? |
| a. | | 1 |
| b. | | 2 |
| c. | | 4 |
| d. | | 6
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| 12. | What is the proper way to settle a bet in golf? |
| a. | | Via personal check, always |
| b. | | Pay with dinner or drinks |
| c. | | In a business exchange, if appropriate |
| d. | | With exact cash
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| 13. | Who should tend the flagstick? |
| a. | | The player closest to the hole |
| b. | | The groundskeeper |
| c. | | The player furthest from the hole |
| d. | | The player who swung last
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| 14. | If you lose a ball in the woods or bushes, how long should you spend looking for it before considering it lost and playing your provisional ball? |
| a. | | 2 minutes |
| b. | | 5 minutes |
| c. | | 8 minutes |
| d. | | 10 minutes
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| 15. | If you pay for refreshments at the turn, you are also expected to pay for them when the game is over. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False
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| 16. | If the cart paths are not required, where can you drive your golf cart? |
| a. | | Over the tee box |
| b. | | In the sand |
| c. | | On the fairway and around the green |
| d. | | On the green |
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| 17. | What is the best way to improve the pace of your golf round? |
| a. | | Run in between shots. |
| b. | | Play ready golf. |
| c. | | Take one mulligan per side. |
| d. | | Only stop for breaks at the turn. |
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What others think about Golf Etiquette |
| By: Esta on Mar 21, 2013 |
| | Often frustration with amateur golfers on the course is around golf etiquette. |
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| By: Mark on Sep 16, 2011 |
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| By: Joe on Mar 11, 2011 |
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| By: Jack on Mar 9, 2011 |
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| By: MELISSA on Feb 24, 2011 |
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| By: Tony on Jul 16, 2010 |
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| By: anthony on Jul 12, 2010 |
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| By: Lori on Jul 10, 2010 |
| | don't swing your club at your husband's head |
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| By: george on Jul 1, 2010 |
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| By: Joe on Jun 30, 2010 |
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| By: Patrick on Jun 30, 2010 |
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| By: Ghalfaire on Jun 30, 2010 |
| | Use common sense the "golden rule" on and off the course and all will be well and play will be faster. |
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| By: Mike on Jun 30, 2010 |
| | Be alert and play ready golf unless you're in a tournament....Golf should never take more than 4 HOURS! |
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| By: CJ on Jun 30, 2010 |
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| By: Joe Smith on Jun 30, 2010 |
| | Always have good etiquette |
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| By: Daniel on Jun 26, 2010 |
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| By: Esox on Jun 26, 2010 |
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| By: emily on Feb 27, 2010 |
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| By: sam smith on Feb 18, 2010 |
| | golf etiquette should not be cursing, not putting other players off and replacing divots etc |
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| By: Robby on Oct 25, 2009 |
| | Never read a players line without asking first |
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| By: Kenny Nunez on Oct 19, 2009 |
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| By: Will Murray on Sep 15, 2009 |
| | I am going to do none of these right. |
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| By: Tom on Sep 12, 2009 |
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| By: roland rodil on Sep 3, 2009 |
| | i'm just beginning to play golf and this quiz would help me learn more about golf etiquettes. |
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| By: Dot on Sep 3, 2009 |
| | In a recent game with a new member, whilst waiting on the fairway for the men in front, she proceeded to get out a cup, open her flask of hot water and her sachet of drinking chocolate and make a drink. The men behind weren't too happy about it ! |
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| By: Stephen Davis on Aug 27, 2009 |
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| By: Tom on Aug 24, 2009 |
| | Don't hit into people - ever! |
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| By: steve whitlock on Aug 16, 2009 |
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| By: Matthew on Aug 9, 2009 |
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| By: chris Kinder on Aug 6, 2009 |
| | You are not playing a PGA tournament for a living. Get on with your shot!!!!! |
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| By: Mary on Jul 10, 2009 |
| | Jim, your comment about 'Ladies should stand aside and allow men to play through at all times'.... really. Tell that to Annika Sorenstam or DeLuca...... |
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| By: Maddy on Jun 23, 2009 |
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| By: Susan on May 3, 2009 |
| | Keep the course in better shape than you found it. Replace divots, fix your ball mark and one other on the green, rake bunkers, pick up litter and have fun! |
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| By: Jeff on Apr 23, 2009 |
| | What are the basic group sizes? |
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| By: jim on Dec 7, 2008 |
| | Ladies should stand aside and allow men to play through at all times. |
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| By: Adam on Aug 22, 2008 |
| | You must always place your ball back in the exact position after marking it on the green. |
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| By: Meabh on Aug 11, 2008 |
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| By: mattty on Aug 10, 2008 |
| | if your knew to the gameand just learning it, witch isgreat. dont play at an 80 dollar course and hit ur driver of the fairway. and dont talk on the phone |
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| By: Chris on Aug 3, 2008 |
| | Take a cart if you're w/ a slow player(s). |
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| By: Khanh on Jul 28, 2008 |
| | Agree, Don't be shy to yell fore!
And always tell your real score, even to your in-laws who cheat! |
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| By: westygolfpro on Jul 28, 2008 |
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| By: Lieze on Jul 22, 2008 |
| | To have golf etiquettle is just a matter of playing the game the way you are supposed to. and to avoid any conflict and for everyone to have a smooth game. golf etiquette is there for a reason. |
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| By: Dexter on Jul 7, 2008 |
| | Don't be shy to yell fore! |
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