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Golf on Insporta: the Rules of Golf

Insporta's golf tests take the Rules of Golf one Rule at a time: 25 Rules and 190 tests, from the game and player conduct to the ball in play and penalties.

Levels

Level 1BeginnerLevel 1 takes a newcomer from knowing nothing to understanding golf: its formats, the parts of a course, clubs and balls, how scores and handicaps work, and how to behave and stay safe.5 sub-levels · 20 tests · 200 factsLevel 2ElementaryLevel 2 takes a beginner onto the course: ways into the game, grip, stance and aim, the basics of putting, chipping and pitching, and how a first round goes.5 sub-levels · 20 tests · 200 factsLevel 3Pre-IntermediateLevel 3 is the full swing: set-up, backswing and downswing, what impact does to the ball's flight, driving, and iron play.5 sub-levels · 20 tests · 200 factsLevel 4IntermediateLevel 4 is the scoring game: bunker play, pitching and chipping technique, reading greens, lag and short putting, and practice that carries over to the course.5 sub-levels · 20 tests · 200 factsLevel 5Upper-IntermediateLevel 5 is about thinking your way round: course management, choosing clubs and distances, wind, weather and lies, tee-shot strategy, and where scores are made.5 sub-levels · 20 tests · 200 factsLevel 6AdvancedLevel 6 is for the advanced player: shaping the ball, trouble shots, the mental game, match-play tactics, and preparing for a tournament.5 sub-levels · 20 tests · 200 factsLevel 7Upper-AdvancedLevel 7 is equipment and design: club fitting, shafts, lofts and lies, the golf ball, launch monitors and data, and how courses are designed.5 sub-levels · 20 tests · 200 factsLevel 8ExpertLevel 8 is about coaching: a coaching philosophy, coaching juniors and adults, designing a lesson, and planning a season.5 sub-levels · 20 tests · 200 factsLevel 9MasterLevel 9 is golf's history: its origins in Scotland, how clubs, balls and the Rules changed, the early champions, the modern era, and the history of women's golf.5 sub-levels · 20 tests · 200 factsLevel 10ProfessionalLevel 10 is the professional game: the majors, the tours, team competitions, Olympic golf, and rankings and records.5 sub-levels · 20 tests · 200 factsSport RulesRules of GolfOne guide per Rule, 1 to 25, written from the The R&A and USGA Rules of Golf.25 Rules · 190 testsChaptersInteresting Facts10 chapters of golf history and records, each one a set of sourced facts.10 chapters · 100 tests

Insporta’s golf Rules series takes the Rules of Golf, effective January 2023, one Rule at a time. Each Rule has its own guide, split into parts and tests, and each guide sets out what the Rule covers: the game and the player’s conduct, the ball in play, and the penalties that follow a breach.

What the series covers

The series runs from Rule 1 (The Game, Player Conduct and the Rules) to Rule 25 (Modifications for Players with Disabilities), in the order of the published text.

The facts are written in original wording from the Rules, not reproduced from them, and each one carries an explanation. For the exact wording of a Rule, read the Rules of Golf published by The R&A and the USGA.

Questions people ask

How many Rules of Golf does Insporta cover?
All 25 Rules of the Rules of Golf, effective January 2023, from Rule 1 (The Game, Player Conduct and the Rules) to Rule 25 (Modifications for Players with Disabilities), with one guide per Rule.
How is a golf test on Insporta built?
Each Rule is split into parts and tests. Every question carries an explanation and a source reference to the Rule it was written from.
Are the questions copied from the R&A and USGA text?
No. The Rules are paraphrased in original wording, and each guide states the facts in its own words. The authoritative text is the Rules of Golf published by The R&A and the USGA.