In stroke play, if your ball is lost (not found within the allowed search time) or is out of bounds, what is the correct penalty and procedure?

Stroke and distance (add one penalty stroke and play a ball from where the previous stroke was played)

Two‑stroke penalty and play from nearest point of relief

One‑stroke penalty and drop at nearest point on fairway

No penalty; play another ball from where you think the original lay

In stroke play, you play a ball and later discover it was your opponent’s ball (a wrong ball). What is the penalty?

Two‑stroke penalty and replace the correct ball

One‑stroke penalty and continue with same ball

Your ball lies in temporary water (casual water) on the course. What relief is allowed?

Free relief: lift, clean if desired, and drop at nearest point of complete relief

Stroke‑and‑distance only: play another ball from where previous stroke was made

One‑stroke penalty and drop within two club‑lengths

No relief; you must play the ball as it lies

You declare your ball unplayable in the general area. Which of the following is NOT an allowed relief option?

Stroke‑and‑distance (stroke and go back to play from previous spot)

Drop within two club‑lengths, no nearer the hole, under one‑stroke penalty

Back‑on‑the‑line relief with any chosen spot on the line under one‑stroke penalty

Free relief to nearest point of complete relief

Your ball on the putting green is moved by the wind after you have marked and lifted it. What is the ruling?

Replace the ball on its original spot with no penalty

One‑stroke penalty and play the ball as it lies

Two‑stroke penalty and drop on the green

A ball is embedded in the general area (not in a bunker or on the teeing area). What relief is available?

Free relief by dropping at the nearest point of complete relief

Play the ball as it lies; no relief permitted

One‑stroke penalty and drop within two club‑lengths

You encounter an immovable obstruction (e.g., a cart path) and want relief. What is the correct general procedure?

Free relief by taking the nearest point of complete relief and dropping within one club‑length, no nearer the hole

One‑stroke penalty and drop within two club‑lengths

No relief; play the ball as it lies

During a search for your ball, you accidentally cause the ball to move. What is the correct result?

Replace the ball on its original spot with no penalty

One‑stroke penalty and play it as it lies

If you accidentally make a stroke at the wrong ball (you strike it), what is the penalty in stroke play?

Two‑stroke penalty and you must replace the correct ball and continue

No penalty if you can’t tell the ball was wrong

One‑stroke penalty and continue with that ball

Your ball is on the putting green but you think it might be the wrong ball; may you mark and lift it to identify without penalty?

Yes; you may mark and lift to identify, but must replace it if it is your ball

No; lifting any ball on the green is a breach

Yes, but you incur a one‑stroke penalty for lifting

Only if an official gives permission

After a stroke, your ball comes to rest against a movable obstruction. You move the obstruction before playing the next stroke. What is the ruling?

You may remove the movable obstruction and play the ball as it lies without penalty

You must leave the obstruction and play the ball as it lies

One‑stroke penalty applies for moving the obstruction

Stroke‑and‑distance penalty applies

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Golf Rules: Penalties and Procedures

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Test your knowledge of the Rules of Golf: penalties, relief options, and correct outcomes for common on‑course situations under the USGA/R&A Rules.

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01In stroke play, if your ball is lost (not found within the allowed search time) or is out of bounds, what is the correct penalty and procedure?
02In stroke play, you play a ball and later discover it was your opponent’s ball (a wrong ball). What is the penalty?
03Your ball lies in temporary water (casual water) on the course. What relief is allowed?
04You declare your ball unplayable in the general area. Which of the following is NOT an allowed relief option?
05Your ball on the putting green is moved by the wind after you have marked and lifted it. What is the ruling?
06A ball is embedded in the general area (not in a bunker or on the teeing area). What relief is available?
07You ground your club in a bunker during your backswing before making your stroke. In stroke play, what is the penalty?
08You encounter an immovable obstruction (e.g., a cart path) and want relief. What is the correct general procedure?
09During a search for your ball, you accidentally cause the ball to move. What is the correct result?
10If you accidentally make a stroke at the wrong ball (you strike it), what is the penalty in stroke play?
11Your ball is on the putting green but you think it might be the wrong ball; may you mark and lift it to identify without penalty?
12After a stroke, your ball comes to rest against a movable obstruction. You move the obstruction before playing the next stroke. What is the ruling?