Golf game rules and regulations

Comprehensive guide to golf gameplay, equipment, rules, and regulations:

Equipment Used:

1. Golf clubs (14)

    - Drivers (1-2)

    - Fairway woods (3-5)

    - Hybrids (2-4)

    - Irons (5-9)

    - Wedges (PW, SW, LW)

    - Putters

2. Golf balls

3. Golf shoes

4. Tees

5. Ball markers

6. Divot tool

7. Golf bag

Basic Gameplay:

1. Tee off: Hit the ball from the tee box.

2. Play from the fairway: Hit the ball from the grassy area.

3. Chip and putt: Hit short shots around the green.

4. Sink the putt: Hole the ball.

Rules and Regulations:

Basic Rules:

1. Play the ball as it lies.

2. Take turns playing (honors system).

3. Count every stroke.

4. Complete each hole in the fewest strokes.

5. Follow the order of play.

Scoring:

1. Par: Expected number of strokes per hole.

2. Birdie: One stroke under par.

3. Bogey: One stroke over par.

4. Double bogey: Two strokes over par.

Key Rules:

1. Out of bounds (OB): Ball outside course boundaries.

2. Lost ball: Ball not found within 3 minutes.

3. Unplayable lie: Ball in an unplayable position.

4. Water hazard: Ball in water.

5. Sand trap: Ball in a bunker.

Penalties:

1. One-stroke penalty for:

    - Out of bounds

    - Lost ball

    - Unplayable lie

    - Water hazard

2. Two-stroke penalty for:

    - Intentionally defacing the course

    - Intentionally disturbing the ball

Etiquette:

1. Respect fellow players.

2. Keep pace with the group ahead.

3. Repair ball marks on greens.

4. Rake sand traps.

5. Keep the course clean.

Common Golf Terms:

1. Eagle: Two strokes under par.

2. Albatross (Double eagle): Three strokes under par.

3. Green: Grass area surrounding the hole.

4. Fairway: Grass area between tee and green.

5. Rough: Longer grass areas.

Golf Handicaps:

1. Measure a player's ability.

2. Used to level the playing field.

Golf Courses:

1. 18 holes.

2. Par-3, par-4, and par-5 holes.

3. Various obstacles (water hazards, sand traps, etc.).

Golf Tournaments:

1. Stroke play.

2. Match play.

3. Team play.

Golf Associations:

1. USGA (United States Golf Association)

2. R&A (Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews)

3. PGA (Professional Golfers' Association)

This comprehensive guide provides a solid foundation for understanding golf gameplay, equipment, rules, and regulations.