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View R&A Clarification: moved/2
View R&A: Definition: wrong green
View R&A: Definition: penalty area
View R&A: Definition: foursomes
View USGA: Clarification moved/2
View USGA Definition: wrong green
View USGA Definition: penalty area
View USGA Definition: foursomes

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1. According to the Definitions & Related Clarifications; Which One of these 4 statements is incorrect?

If a Committee determines, based on all of the evidence it has available, that a ball changed its position by an amount that was reasonably discernible to the naked eye at the time, the ball will be determined to have moved even though no-one actually saw it move

A Wrong green does not include practice greens for pitching, unless the Committee includes them by Local Rule

The edge of a penalty area should be defined by stakes, lines or physical features, when defined by physical features (such as a beach or desert area or a retaining wall), the Committee should say how the edge of the penalty area is defined

Foursomes may be played as a match-play competition between one side of two partners and another side of two partners or a stroke-play competition among multiple sides of two partners

View R&A Clarification: holed/1
View R&A: Definition: substitute
View R&A: Definition: side
View R&A: Definition: caddie
View USGA: Clarification holed/1
View USGA Definition: substitute
View USGA Definition: side
View USGA Definition: caddie

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2. According to the Definitions & Related Clarifications; Which One of these 4 statements is incorrect?

When a ball is embedded in the side of the hole, and all of the ball is not below the surface of the putting green, the ball is not holed. This is the case even if the ball touches the flagstick

A substituted ball is the player’s ball in play even if the player was required under the Rules to put the original ball back in play rather than to substitute another ball

A Caddie is someone who helps a player during a round by Carrying, Transporting or Handling Clubs

A side is the same as a team. In a team competition, each team consists of players competing as individuals or as teams

View R&A Clarification: 9.6/4
View R&A Rule: 9.6
View USGA Clarification: 9.6/4
View USGA: Rule 9.6

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3. If a player discovers, after playing his or her ball, that it had been moved onto the course by an outside influence after the ball had come to rest out of bounds, the player has played a wrong ball. Because it was not known or virtually certain before the ball was played, the player does not get a penalty for playing a wrong ball. In stroke play, which of the following is false?

If the discovery is made before making a stroke to begin the next hole, or, for the final hole of the round, before returning his or her scorecard, the player must correct the mistake.

Regardless of when the discovery is made, the score with the wrong ball counts.

If the discovery is made after making a stroke to begin the next stroke, or for the final hole of the round, after returning his or her scorecard, the score with the wrong ball counts.

View R&A Rule: 22.2
View R&A Rule: 17.1d(3) in Range: 17.1d(1) - (3)
View R&A Rules: 14.3c(1) - (2)
View R&A Rules: 14.3b(1) - (4)
View R&A Rule: 14.3a
View R&A Rules: 14.2b(1) - (2)
View USGA: Rule 22.2
View USGA: Rule 17.1d(3) in Range: 17.1d(1) - (3)
View USGA Rules: 14.3c(1) - (2)
View USGA Rules: 14.3b(1) - (4)
View USGA: Rule 14.3a
View USGA Rules: 14.2b(1) - (2)

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4. In a Foursomes stroke play event, Player A who has Caddie A & Player B who has Caddie B are a side. On the 4th hole Player B's stroke is found in a red penalty area. Player B announces the ball is unplayable and they will take penalty area relief. Player B drops a ball within 2 club-lengths of the reference point where the ball last crossed into the penalty area but it comes to rest outside the relief area. Player A then drops the ball for a 2nd time, it also lands in the relief area but comes to rest outside the relief area. Player B then places another ball on the spot the 2nd drop touched the ground in the relief area and Player A proceeds to play the next stroke.

How Many Penalty Strokes to Side A-B Apply?

No Penalty Applies

1 Penalty Stroke Applies

2 Penalty Strokes Apply

The Player is Disqualified

View R&A Rule: 22.2
View R&A Rule: 14.2b(1) in Range: 14.2b(1) - (2)
View R&A Rule: 14.1b
View R&A Rule: 10.3b(1) in Range: 10.3b(1) - (3)
View USGA: Rule 22.2
View USGA: Rule 14.2b(1) in Range: 14.2b(1) - (2)
View USGA: Rule 14.1b
View USGA: Rule 10.3b(1) in Range: 10.3b(1) - (3)

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5. In a Foursomes stroke play event, Player A who has Caddie A & Player B who has Caddie B are a side. On the 4th hole Player A marks and lifts the ball from the putting green. Player B , whose turn it is to play, replaces the ball and proceeds to play their next stroke.

How Many Penalty Strokes to Side A-B Apply?

No Penalty Applies

1 Penalty Stroke Applies

2 Penalty Strokes Apply

The Player is Disqualified

View R&A Rule: 9.4b
View USGA: Rule 9.4b

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6. A player accidentally moves their ball when taking a practise swing to determine whether relief is available from an abnormal course condition. As relief is permitted, they proceed to drop under 16.1b using the spot the ball was originally at rest to determine the nearest point of complete relief. How Many Penalty Strokes Apply?

No Penalty Applies

1 Penalty Stroke Applies

2 Penalty Strokes Apply

The Player is Disqualified

View R&A Rule: 4.1c(1) in Range: 4.1c(1) - (2)
View R&A Rule: 3.2c(1) in Range: 3.2c(1) - (2)
View R&A Rule: 3.2b(1) in Range: 3.2b(1) - (2)
View R&A Rule: 1.3b(1) in Range: 1.3b(1) - (2)
View USGA: Rule 4.1c(1) in Range: 4.1c(1) - (2)
View USGA: Rule 3.2c(1) in Range: 3.2c(1) - (2)
View USGA: Rule 3.2b(1) in Range: 3.2b(1) - (2)
View USGA: Rule 1.3b(1) in Range: 1.3b(1) - (2)

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7. In Which of the Following Scenarios does the Player NOT get Disqualified?

A player knows that they have breached a Rule that involves a penalty and deliberately fails to apply the penalty.

A player and opponent agree to concede holes to each other for the purpose of shortening the match knowing this is a breach.

A player declares a higher handicap which affects the number of strokes the player gives before the match and does not correct the mistake before the opponent makes their first stroke.

During a stroke play competition a player makes a stroke with a driver they had temporarily borrowed from another player in their group as they wanted to try it out. The other player informs them that this is a breach of the rules and the player immediately takes the club out of play before they proceed to make their next stroke.

View R&A: Definition: replace
View USGA Definition: replace

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8. Which One of these 4 Statements for the Definition 'Replace' is Incorrect?

To Replace a ball, a player may drop it onto the spot, with the intent for it to be in play

Whenever a Rule requires a ball to be replaced, the Rule identifies a specific spot where the ball must be replaced

For players who are amputees or use an assistive mobility device, the definition of Replace is modified to allow replacing the ball by using equipment

To Replace a ball, a player is required to place a ball by setting it down by hand and letting it go, with the intent for it to be in play

View R&A Rule: 13.1d(2) in Range: 13.1d(1) - (2)
View R&A Rule: 9.3
View USGA: Rule 13.1d(2) in Range: 13.1d(1) - (2)
View USGA: Rule 9.3

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9. Player A’s ball on the putting green has been marked, lifted, and replaced. As Player A is awaiting their turn to play, a gust of wind causes the ball to move and come to rest in the hole. As the Rules Official in charge how would you rule?

Player A must now play the ball as it lies.

Player A must drop the ball within 1 club-length of its original spot, which if not known must be estimated, and complete the hole.

Player A must replace the ball on its original spot, which if not known must be estimated, and complete the hole.

View R&A Rule: 4.1b(1) in Range: 4.1b(1) - (4)
View R&A Rule: 4.1a(3) in Range: 4.1a(1) - (3)
View USGA: Rule 4.1b(1) in Range: 4.1b(1) - (4)
View USGA: Rule 4.1a(3) in Range: 4.1a(1) - (3)

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10. Which of the following is correct regarding the player's clubs?

The player gets the general penalty for using an adjustable feature of the club.

The player gets the general penalty for deliberately changing the playing characteristics of the club during the round.

A non-conforming club counts towards the 14-club limit in the rules.

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