The sport of golf is defined as much by the etiquette of the game as it is by the actual shooting and putting. But, do you know all of the little details of golf etiquette? Could you pass this quiz that goes through all of those details? Why not give it a shot?
Since the beginning of modern golf in the 19th century, the sport has had a set of formal rules that make the game flow and work. However, it's the informal rules which have developed over the years that really define the game for everyone to enjoy. After all, golf etiquette keeps everyone on the course safe and helps protect the equipment as well as the course. If the etiquette of golf did not exist, the sport would not be the same because there would be no universal language for the different groups playing to adhere to.
Are you an expert on everything golf, though, including golf etiquette? Do you know all of the little details that allow the game to flow smoothly each day for everyone playing? If you think you really are a golf expert, then take this challenging quiz and put that knowledge to the ultimate test!
Why do you follow golf etiquette?
To be superior
To make the game more adventurous
To slow the game down
There are no referees.
Golf originated in Scotland in the 15th century. However, influence for the game came from Holland and Belgium.
When golf popped up in Scotland, natural courses were used from everyday environments. Courses included natural sand dunes and fields with holes dug into the ground.
The holes in the ground are what make golf unique from other games with a stick and ball. That's why the game can't be compared directly with kolven, which was one of its influences.
Where should you leave your cart while teeing off?
Dirt
Near the last hole
On the teeing ground
Pavement
Thanks to the British Empire, the game of golf spread around the world. During the 19th century, courses popped up in countries as far as India and China.
What happens to a ball that falls off a tee without a player touching it?
One stroke counted
Two strokes counted
Move to the next hole
It's replaced.
A career Grand Slam is when a golfer wins all of the major tournaments at least once during their career. The first golfer to accomplish this was Gene Sarazen.