Fundamentals of Golf Rules

Aim to have roughly half of the golf ball sitting above the crown of

The standard number of holes on a golf course is 18.

The Stimpmeter is a calibrated ramp that measures how far a golf ball

The distance to the white target at Topgolf isn’t a fixed

Course slope is a golf rating system that quantifies how much harder a

Course rating is the estimated score for a scratch golfer.

A standard round of golf consists of 18 holes.

Four-ball is a golf format where two teams of two players compete,

Golf courses are measured in yards, with the total yardage being the

A football field is 100 yards long between the goal lines.

Typically, you add one penalty stroke when you drop your golf ball

A standard round of golf means playing 18 holes.

Most courses set senior tee ages at 50, 55, or 60.

Slope rating tells you how tough a course is for golfers who

Golf course length varies wildly, from executive courses around 4,000

Pros stick to 14 clubs, max, during a round.

Golfers are permitted a maximum of 14 clubs in their bag during an

Use a divot tool to gently push the edges of the ball mark inward.

The official rule states you can carry a maximum of 14 golf clubs

Scramble golf is a team format where all players on a team hit a shot,

A provisional ball is your backup.

Best ball is a golf format where each player plays their own ball from

Officially, there are no mulligans in the Rules of Golf.

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