Grade 9 Golf

1.

1 point

Using a 9 iron along the fairway would give you....

high loft and long distance

low loft and long distance

low loft and short distance

high loft and short distance

2.

1 point

Using a 3 iron would give you...

high loft and long distance

low loft and long distance

high loft and short distance

low loft and short distance

3.

1 point

How many holes are in a FULL golf course?

5

7

9

18

4.

1 point

A “birdie” is awarded when a golfer is one stroke under PAR on a hole?

True

False

5.

1 point

When would you use a driver?

On the green

To make sure the golf cart stays straight

Off of the tee box

To get around a tree

6.

1 point

When would you use a pitching wedge?

When you can't make contact with the ball

When there is a goose in the way

Off of the tee box

To get out of a sand trap or over a water hazard

7.

1 point

When are putters used?

Along the fairway

On the green

In the bunker

Hitting off of the tee box

8.

1 point

You would use a tee to hit your ball if it was on the fairway.

True

False

9.

1 point

When lining up for a full swing you want your feet to be facing at a 45 degree angle away from the hole

True

False

10.

2 points

Identify 2 etiquette/ courtesy rules

Leave large divots in the ground after your swing

Make sure there is at least 5 feet between you and any objects or people

Cheer loudly after a good shot

Don't talk when the person is swinging

11.

1 point

On the green...

the person furthest away from the hole hits first

the person with the biggest club hits first

the golf cart driver hits first

the person closest to the hole hits first

12.

1 point

What are three types of golf clubs?

13.

1 point

PAR is the average number of strokes/score in order to put the ball into the hole.

True

False

14.

1 point

If your ball ends up in a water hazard you must take one penalty stroke and play a new ball.

True

False

15.

1 point

If your ball is heading towards someone the etiquette rule is to yell “five!”

16.

1 point

On a golf course you would play with a group of no more than _____ people.

3

4

5

6

17.

1 point

When performing the chip, your club is raised to the knees (2 ft) on the backswing and the follow-through?

True

False