Basic Rules for Beginners - University of West ia.ppt

Basic Golf Rules for BeginnersTeeing Off?Tee anywhere between the markers (not in front) and no more than two club-lengths behind the front edge of the markers?Color differences in markersPlay it as it lies?Can’t move, press down, or break anything growing except to fairly take your stanceOut of Bounds?This applies to anywhere outside the boundary of the golf course?Normally out of bounds is marked with a series of white post?What if you hit out of bounds?Lost Ball?Provisional BallFree Drop?When can you lift your ball and move it without penalty?Unplayable Ball?Can deem a ball unplayable anytime and anywhere, except in a water hazard?Examples – ball up against a tree or under a bushOn the Pu