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Introduction to the Game 2 Topics

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What Is Golf and How to Play

Changes to the Rules for 2023

Play the Course As You Find It 5 Topics | 2 Quizzes

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What Are the Areas of the Course and How Are They Defined

Where Does the Ball Lie

What Are the Conditions Affecting the Stroke

Actions Creating Improvement That Are Prohibited

Allowed Actions

How Are the Areas Treated Differently

Play the Course As You Find It Lesson Quiz

Free Relief Away from The Interference 4 Topics | 2 Quizzes

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Abnormal Course Conditions and the Nearest Point of Complete Relief

When is Relief Allowed

How to Take Relief from Abnormal Course Conditions

Abnormal Course Conditions Review Quiz

Embedded Ball Relief

Free Relief by Moving Away Review Quiz

Penalty Relief 10 Topics | 3 Quizzes

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Stroke-and-Distance Relief

Back-on-the-Line Relief

Relief Procedures Review Quiz

What is a Penalty Area and Your Options

When is a Ball Lost and When is a Ball Out of Bounds

What To Do When Your Ball is Lost or Out of Bounds

Unplayable Ball and Relief in the General Area

Unplayable Ball in a Bunker

Penalty Relief Situation Review Quiz

What is a Provisional Ball

When You Must Continue with or Abandon a Provisional Ball

Provisional Ball Review Quiz

Ball Handling 3 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Marking, Lifting and Cleaning the Ball

Dropping the Ball

Replacing the Ball

Ball Handling Review Quiz

Free Relief from Movable Objects 3 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Loose Impediments

Movable Obstructions

Helping or Interfering Balls and Ball-Markers

Movable Interference Review Quiz

Play the Ball As It Lies 3 Topics | 1 Quiz

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When Has the Ball Moved

What Caused the Ball to Move

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Playing the Ball 4 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Searching for and Identifying Your Ball

What Is a Stroke and How to Make One

Accidentally Hitting the Ball More Than Once

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Competitive Responsibilities 4 Topics | 1 Quiz

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Starting on Time and Prompt Pace of Play

Playing Two Balls in Stroke Play

Lifting a Ball To See If Free Relief is Allowed

Marker and Player Responsibilities and Scorecard Procedures

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