Students can recall basic rules and etiquette associated with the game of Golf
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Demonstration of correct playing etiquette and application of Golf Rules during practical lessons.
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What are the rules of golf - what do you know
The Rules of Golf are universal but unlike many other sports, are applied by the players themselves.
Playing the ball as it lies
The Rules generally do not permit you to improve the position of the ball.
If you think your ball may be lost or out of bounds, you can save time by hitting a second ball from the same spot. This ball is called a “provisional ball” and you must tell your partners of your intention to play a “provisional” before doing so.
Unplayable ball
Sometimes a ball may land in a position where it is very difficult or impossible to hit. If you decide you cannot hit your ball you may declare the ball unplayable, except in a penalty area. You may then pick it up and drop it at one of the positions below adding one penalty stroke to your score.
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you could choose to drop back outside the bunker for a two stroke penalty similar to 2.
Penalty Areas
If you hit your ball into a penalty area, you may play the ball as it lies or:
Taking a drop
There are some instances under the Rules of Golf where you can pick up the ball and relocate it - sometimes with a penalty and sometimes without a penalty.
On the green
Playing the ball as it lies
The Rules generally do not permit you to improve the position of the ball.
- You may not bend or break anything growing or fixed except in taking a fair swing.
- You are not allowed to press anything down (unless in the teeing area) but you can remove loose natural impediments such as stones, twigs or fallen leaves without penalty.
- In a bunker, you are not permitted to ground your club in certain areas (right before/after where the ball is at rest, in the backswing, in making a practice swing).
If you think your ball may be lost or out of bounds, you can save time by hitting a second ball from the same spot. This ball is called a “provisional ball” and you must tell your partners of your intention to play a “provisional” before doing so.
- You are allowed a maximum of three minutes to look for a lost ball. If you find your ball and it is in bounds, you must pick up the provisional and continue to play with the original ball. If your first ball is lost or out of bounds you must continue to play with the provisional ball counting all your strokes, plus one penalty stroke.
Unplayable ball
Sometimes a ball may land in a position where it is very difficult or impossible to hit. If you decide you cannot hit your ball you may declare the ball unplayable, except in a penalty area. You may then pick it up and drop it at one of the positions below adding one penalty stroke to your score.
- Return to where the original ball was last played and proceed under the applicable options for that area; or
- Drop a ball within a club-length of a point on a line, no nearer the hole, any distance back from the spot where the ball lay in line with the hole; or
- Within two club-lengths of where the ball lay but not nearer the hole.
OR
you could choose to drop back outside the bunker for a two stroke penalty similar to 2.
Penalty Areas
If you hit your ball into a penalty area, you may play the ball as it lies or:
- Play another ball at the spot from which the original ball was last played, using the applicable options for that area, taking a one stroke penalty; or
- Drop a ball within one club-length of a point, no nearer the hole, behind the penalty area keeping the point where your ball last crossed the margin of the penalty area in line with the hole and the spot where you drop the ball. There is again a one stroke penalty; or
- If the penalty area is marked with red stakes, you may also drop a ball outside the penalty area within two club-lengths of and not nearer the hole than where it last crossed the margin of the penalty area.
Taking a drop
There are some instances under the Rules of Golf where you can pick up the ball and relocate it - sometimes with a penalty and sometimes without a penalty.
- To drop the ball, you must drop the ball from knee height. Knee height is the height of your knee when in a standing position, however you don't have to be standing when you drop the ball.
- If you drop it and it accidentally touches yourself, your partner or equipment before it strikes the ground, or it rolls outside the relief area, you must drop the ball again, without penalty.
On the green
- You can repair ball marks and old ball plugs, and any damage caused to the green by a person or outside influence, this does not include damage in the normal course of maintenance practices or natural wear and tear.
- You may remove leaves and other loose impediments on the line of your play and you may also mark the position of your ball to pick it up and clean it.
Golf Etiquette
Golf is the traditionally known as the "gentleman's game" were respect to players, the course and equipment is paramount, to ensure safety and fairness.
It is not a written set rules but the games unwritten code of conduct. |
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Act out the following
You should always stand quietly and never walk or move while others are playing.
Remember to always stand to the right of the shot and never behind a player. This is vital for safety.
Be aware of others playing. Invite other golfers to play through by standing aside and waving them through. Once you have waved them through, let them go.
Make practice swings ONLY when there's no chance that you'll disturb another golfer and always remember,
NEVER HAVE PRACTICE SWINGS ON A TEE.
When playing from a bunker, you should always replace divots, rake, and repair any pitch marks or damage. All
you have to do to repair or replace it, is pick up the chunk of turf and gently press it back in place: and don't
worry it will grow back on its own.
Never hit into a group of people! If you accidentally hit a ball towards someone, call out "fore!" If you ever hear someone shout "fore," bend over and cover your head with your arms.
Never place your clubs in a bunker.
Usually on the first hole the player with the lowest handicap tees off first. After leaving the tee, the person
whose ball is farthest from the green plays next. On subsequent holes the player who won the previous hole
gets the honour of teeing off first.