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Junior golf rules quiz: 10 questions with answers
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By RuleReady · Updated · 10 minute read
Ten short situations to discuss with a junior golfer. Choose an answer before reading the explanations. This is a learning activity, not an entry requirement or an official rules test. There is no pass mark.
For parents and coaches: ask the player to explain their choice. If an answer surprises them, try the situation with a ball and a marker. Print this page or use your browser's “Save as PDF” option; the answer key begins on a separate printed page.
The questions
- Amira has six clubs in her bag. Must she add eight more before starting?
A. Yes, everyone needs 14. B. No, fewer than 14 is allowed.
- Ollie sees a ball with the same brand as his. What should he check before playing?
A. His identifying mark. B. Only whether the ball is clean.
- On the putting green, Maya wants to lift her ball to clean it. What comes first?
A. Mark the spot. B. Roll it towards her shoe.
- Ben chooses to leave the flagstick in the hole before putting. Is that allowed?
A. Yes. B. No, it must always come out.
- A rule requires Isla to drop her ball. From what height does she normally drop it?
A. Shoulder height. B. Knee height.
- Noah and his caddie start searching for his ball. What is the search time limit?
A. Three minutes. B. Until everyone agrees to stop.
- Before playing from a bunker, Freya wants a practice swing that hits the sand. Is that allowed?
A. Yes, if she misses the ball. B. No.
- During a fair search, Leo accidentally moves his ball with his foot. What should he normally do?
A. Replace it without penalty. B. Play it from the new spot.
- Ada's ball rests in a deep divot. Does the divot itself give her a free move to better grass?
A. Yes. B. No.
- In individual stroke play, Sami thinks he has played someone else's ball. What is the right next step?
A. Carry on and say nothing. B. Tell the group and get help correcting the mistake promptly.
Answers and explanations
- B. Fourteen is the maximum number of clubs, not a minimum. Rule 4.1b.
- A. Check the identifying mark. Matching brand names do not prove ownership. Rule 7.2.
- A. Mark before lifting, then replace on the original spot. Rule 14.1a.
- A. Ben may choose to leave the flagstick in before the stroke. Rule 13.2a.
- B. The player normally drops from knee height, straight down. The ball also needs to land and finish in the correct relief area. Rule 14.3.
- A. Three minutes from when the player or caddie begins searching. Rule 18.2a.
- B. A practice swing touching sand in that bunker before the stroke is prohibited. Rule 12.2b.
- A. Accidental movement while trying to find or identify the ball has no penalty. Replace it; estimate the original spot if unknown. Rule 7.4.
- B. A divot alone does not provide free relief. Check whether some other rule applies before moving the ball. Rule 9.1.
- B. In stroke play a wrong ball normally brings two penalty strokes and must be corrected before starting the next hole, or before returning the scorecard on the final hole. Ask for help immediately. Rule 6.3c.
Turn an answer into a useful habit
Pick one question that caused a discussion. Ask your junior to demonstrate what they would do, then invent a different version together. For example, change a recognisable ball mark or move a pretend relief area. Avoid repeating the same quiz until someone has memorised the letters.
Coaches can use the 20-minute session plan. Families preparing for an event can use the parent checklist.