Here are 50 common golf rules questions:

  1. What is the penalty for hitting a ball out of bounds?
  2. Can I touch the line of my putt to read the break?
  3. Is it permissible to remove stones from a bunker?
  4. What happens if my ball lands in a divot hole in the fairway?
  5. Can I use a tee to raise my ball in the fairway?
  6. Am I allowed to use a rangefinder or GPS device to measure distances?
  7. Can I move a loose impediment in a penalty area?
  8. What is the penalty for grounding my club in a hazard?
  9. Is there a penalty for accidentally moving my ball while searching for it?
  10. Can I declare a lost ball without searching for the full five minutes?
  11. What happens if my ball hits another player or their equipment?
  12. Can I repair spike marks on the green?
  13. What is the penalty for hitting the wrong ball?
  14. Am I allowed to use a golf cart during a round?
  15. Can I play a provisional ball if I think my original ball may be lost or out of bounds?
  16. Can I improve my lie by removing dew or frost from the grass?
  17. What happens if my ball becomes embedded in the ground?
  18. Is there a penalty for accidentally touching the line of a bunker with my club?
  19. Can I use a club to remove leaves or debris from around my ball?
  20. What is the penalty for hitting a shot into a water hazard?
  21. Can I play a shot from an adjacent fairway?
  22. Am I allowed to ask another player for advice on club selection?
  23. Can I move a loose impediment in a bunker?
  24. What happens if my ball lands in a penalty area that is marked as a lateral water hazard?
  25. Is it permissible to tee up my ball in the rough?
  26. Can I remove a flagstick that is partially out of the hole?
  27. What is the penalty for accidentally moving a ball marker on the green?
  28. Can I take a drop from a cart path or other artificial surface?
  29. What happens if my ball lands on a temporary immovable obstruction?
  30. Can I use a towel to clean my clubface during a round?
  31. Is it permissible to remove a leaf or twig from a tree if it interferes with my swing?
  32. Can I play a shot from a bunker with my club touching the sand before making contact with the ball?
  33. What happens if my ball lands in a divot hole in the fairway?
  34. Can I use a clubhead cover to protect my club during a round?
  35. Is there a penalty for accidentally hitting a bird or animal with my shot?
  36. Can I repair a pitch mark on the green that was caused by another player?
  37. What is the penalty for taking an incorrect drop?
  38. Can I use a towel to dry a wet ball before hitting it?
  39. Can I declare my ball unplayable anywhere on the course?
  40. Is there a penalty for hitting a shot while standing out of bounds?
  41. Can I move a ball that is in a dangerous or unplayable position, such as near a snake or beehive?
  42. What is the penalty for hitting a shot into a lateral water hazard?
  43. Can I use a towel to clean my ball during a round?
  44. Can I use a tee to improve my lie in the rough?
  45. Is there a penalty for accidentally hitting my ball while addressing it?
  46. Can I use a clubhead cover to lift my ball out of a difficult lie?
  47. What happens if my ball lands on a bridge or pathway?
  48. Can I remove a loose impediment from a bunker?
  49. Is there a penalty for hitting a shot while standing in a water hazard?
  50. Can I use a clubhead cover to protect my ball from hitting a tree?