In stroke play, who normally plays first on the putting green?

The player farthest from the hole

The player with the lowest score on the previous hole

Under the modern Rules of Golf, what is allowed regarding the flagstick when putting?

You may leave the flagstick in or have it removed; either is allowed

The flagstick must always be removed before any putt

The flagstick must always be left in while putting

You may only leave the flagstick in for short putts

Which action is required after making a pitch mark on the green?

Repair the ball mark before putting

Leave it so the next group can repair later

Cover it with sand from your bag

What is the correct behavior regarding a divot you create on the fairway?

Replace the turf or fill the hole with sand/seed if provided

Leave it alone; maintenance staff will fix it later

Score a free drop for the next player

Play your next shot from the divot without repairing

Which of the following is a recommended method to help maintain good pace of play?

Be ready to play when it’s your turn and play 'ready golf' when appropriate

Always wait for the slowest player in the group regardless of backlog

Only one person should search for lost balls while others wait

Take extra practice swings to be sure of every shot

When a ball is in a bunker, which of these is prohibited by the Rules regarding preparation before a stroke?

Smoothing the sand or testing the conditions with your club

Raking footprints after playing

Removing loose impediments outside the bunker

Using a club to rake the bunker after you play

If your ball on the putting green might be confused with another player’s ball, what should you do before lifting it?

Mark its position with a ball marker and then lift

Lift it immediately and show everyone

Announce and lift it without marking

Wait until the end of the hole to check

Which safety practice should you follow before making a stroke?

Ensure no one is in your swing or line of play and warn others if needed

Yell only after you have started your swing

Assume others will always move out of the way

Swing quickly to avoid making others wait

What is the correct etiquette when a following group is waiting on the tee or fairway?

Allow the faster group through when safe to do so

Refuse to let them through because you teed off first

Ignore them; they must catch up later

Demand they wait until you finish the hole

If your ball hits the flagstick left in the hole from a stroke and then comes to rest in the hole, what is the result under modern rules?

The ball is holed; the stroke counts as completed

The stroke is void and must be replayed

You must replace the ball and replay the stroke

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Golf Etiquette and On-Course Conduct

Ten questions on proper on-course etiquette and conduct: order of play, pace, repairs, safety, flagstick protocol under modern rules, and respectful behavior.0 takes

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01In stroke play, who normally plays first on the putting green?
02Under the modern Rules of Golf, what is allowed regarding the flagstick when putting?
03Which action is required after making a pitch mark on the green?
04What is the correct behavior regarding a divot you create on the fairway?
05Which of the following is a recommended method to help maintain good pace of play?
06When a ball is in a bunker, which of these is prohibited by the Rules regarding preparation before a stroke?
07If your ball on the putting green might be confused with another player’s ball, what should you do before lifting it?
08Which safety practice should you follow before making a stroke?
09What is the correct etiquette when a following group is waiting on the tee or fairway?
10If your ball hits the flagstick left in the hole from a stroke and then comes to rest in the hole, what is the result under modern rules?