Test your knowledge

1 In stroke play, Fergus makes a stroke on the putting green while his caddie (Jezz) holds an umbrella over him to protect him from the sun. What is the ruling?

A There is no penalty.

B Fergus gets a one-stroke penalty.

C Fergus gets the general penalty (two strokes). 2 In stroke play, Jezz’s ball rests against a rake in a bunker. Without marking its position, he moves the rake, causing the ball to move. What is the ruling?

A There is no penalty and Jezz must replace the ball. B Jezz gets a one-stroke penalty and must play the

ball from its new position.

C Jezz gets a one-stroke penalty and must replace

the ball. 3 In stroke play, Fergus’ ball lies on the OOB line after his tee shot. Although no part of his ball touches the course, he plays his next stroke. What is the ruling?

A There is no penalty.

B Fergus gets two penalty strokes and must return

to the tee for his next stroke.

C Fergus gets three penalty strokes and must return

to the tee for his next stroke. 4 In four-ball stroke play, Fergus’ ball lies on a sprinkler head, but when taking free relief, Jezz – his partner – drops the ball and Fergus then plays. What is the ruling?

A There is no penalty.

B Fergus gets a one-stroke penalty. C Jezz gets a two-stroke penalty.