Golf Rules Course

11 Lessons Intermediate

About this course

This course is designed for junior golfers from beginner to elite, and their parents. It is set out in simple language with pictures and quizzes to test knowledge. It will be equally beneficial for golfers of all ages and skill levels as golf rules apply to all and allow everyone to compete on an even playing field.

We hope you enjoy and benefit from it!

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Course Structure

INTRODUCTION 1 Lesson

The Rationale Behind Golf Rules

BASIC CONCEPTS AND EQUIPMENT 1 Lesson

Basic Concept and Equipment

Basic concept of golf and what you need to get started

ETIQUETTE AND SAFETY 1 Lesson

Etiquette and Safety

This lesson looks at the conduct expected on a golf course and getting around the course safely and keeping a reasonable pace.

THE TEEING AREA 1 Lesson

The Teeing Area

Rules applying to the teeing area where you start the hole or when you come back to the teeing area during the hole.

PLAYING THE BALL AS IT LIES 1 Lesson

Playing the Ball As It Lies

Playing the ball as it lies and the options available if the ball is moved either by a player or outside force.

THE PUTTING GREEN 1 Lesson

On the Putting Green

This lesson looks at what constitutes the putting green and the rules associated with playing the ball on the putting green.

PENALTY AREAS AND BUNKERS 1 Lesson

Penalty Areas and Bunkers

This lesson looks at what happens when you hit the ball into a bunker or a penalty area.

RELIEF SITUATIONS 2 Lessons

Free Relief Situations

This lesson looks at situations that arise on the golf course for which you can take free relief.

Penalty Relief Situations

This lesson looks at situations that arise on the golf course where you are required to take penalty relief.

RETURNING THE SCORECARD 1 Lesson

Returning the Scorecard

This lesson looks at the procedure for handing in scores after competing.

FINAL ASSESSMENT 1 Lesson

Final Assessment for Junior Golfers and Parents

Take the final assessment to test your knowledge of the golf rules.

Course Structure

INTRODUCTION

BASIC CONCEPTS AND EQUIPMENT

ETIQUETTE AND SAFETY

THE TEEING AREA

PLAYING THE BALL AS IT LIES

THE PUTTING GREEN

PENALTY AREAS AND BUNKERS

RELIEF SITUATIONS

RETURNING THE SCORECARD

FINAL ASSESSMENT

Teacher

The Junior Golfer Admin

This course has been created by Connor Macmillan, a D1 College golfer who has competed in the US Junior Championship and the US Amateur Championship. Gordon and Irene Macmillan are the founders of The Junior Golfer website and also have a long history in the junior golf world. Gordon has a strong interest in the technical aspects of golf and has caddied at all levels, US Kids through US Junior Amateur and US Amateur Championships. Irene has run various junior golf tournaments, was a high school golf coach, and helps out from time to time with D1 college tournament officiating. Irene and Gordon Macmillan co-author the Junior Golf Series of eBooks on Amazon.