GAME OVERVIEW QUIZ
1. What is the purpose of offering multiple tee boxes on each hole?
A. To make the game confusing for new golfers
B. To designate where men and women hit their tee shots
C. To provide an equalizer for golfers of different skill levels when comparing scores
D. All of the above
2. The short game is?
A. Playing on a par 3 course
B. The type of shot used around the green
C. Another name for mini golf
D. A round consisting of 9 holes
3. After an 18 hole round, Player A scored a 93 and Player B scored a 105. It is fair to conclude
A. Player A beat Player B
B. Player B beat Player A
4. The 19th hole is
A. The term used to describe the clubhouse where people meet after a round of golf
B. Used as a tiebreaker hole played in sudden death golf tournaments
C. Refers to a golf hole that requires a shot over water
D. None of the above
5. The starter will review the pin placement with each group before they start the round because
A. It's proper golf etiquette
B. They want to discourage people from driving on the green to see where the hole is located
C. It determines who putts first
D. Players can calculate distances to the hole and make good club choices
6. If you make a divot, a player will
A. Incur a one stroke penalty
B. Jump for joy as that is the equivalent of getting a hole in one
C. Sprinkle sand and grass seed over the bare spot created when the ball was struck
D. Be obligated to buy drinks for everyone in the clubhouse after the round
True or False
7. A woman can be a PGA certified golf instructor.
8. The Marshall is someone that helps you find your ball on the golf course.
9. A slice is when a left handed player hits a ball that travels severely to right.
10. The sweet spot is another name for the beverage cart that sells snacks and drinks on the golf course.
11. In addition to paying for a Forecaddie is it expected that you will also tip.
12. Women and beginners are not expected to keep up a good pace of play.
Answers
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. True
8. False. That would be a Caddie or Forecaddie
9. True. For a right handed player a slice goes to the right.
10. False. The sweet spot is the ideal area on the club face to strike the ball.
11. True. As a general rule each player in the group will tip $25 each.
12. False. Every golfer is expected to complete the full round within the time estimated by the course.