Quiz answers

1. C - Having dropped his ball and played from a wrong place, although not a serious breach, Fergus gets the general penalty under Rule 14.7. Always remember it’s the nearest point, not the nicest point. 2. A - Damage to the hole is covered by Rule 13.1c as part of damage on a putting green. The player may repair a damaged hole unless the damage is natural wear that Rule 13.1c does not allow to be repaired. 3. A - Under Rule 12.2b, there is no penalty for touching sand in a bunker when measuring, marking, lifting, replacing or taking other actions under a Rule. 4. B - Under Rule 5.3a, if you start your round no more than five minutes early, you get the general penalty applied to your first hole. If you start more than five minutes early (or more than five minutes late and there are no exceptional circumstances), you are disqualified.

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