Rules of Golf Definitions

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Across
  1. 3. change the ball in play by having another ball become the ball in play whether allowed or not
  2. 6. movable pole used to show location of the hole
  3. 9. a player is entitled to one of these when taking free relief
  4. 10. status of a ball not found within 3 minutes of beginning a search
  5. 12. someone who helps a player during round by carrying clubs and giving adice
  6. 14. 18 or fewer holes played in the order set by the Committee
  7. 16. anything used, worn, held or carried by the player
  8. 17. any artificial object used to mark the spot of a ball to be lifted
  9. 18. __________ Object: An artificial object defined by the Committee as part of the challenge of playing the course from which free relief is not allowed
  10. 19. any green other than the putting green of the hole being played
  11. 21. forward movement of the club made to strike the ball
  12. 22. 2 partners playing one ball in alternating order
  13. 24. __________ Ball: a ball in its own pitch mark made as a result of the player’s previous stroke
  14. 25. __________ Obstruction: obstruction that can be moved with reasonable effort
  15. 28. hole dug in the ground by an animal
  16. 29. specially prepared area of sand from which turf or soil has been removed
  17. 30. loss of hole in match play, 2 strokes in stroke play
  18. 32. area of the course except for 4 specifically defined areas
  19. 33. 2 or more players competing as a single unit in stroke or match play
  20. 34. __________ Ball: another ball played in case the ball just played is lost or out of bounds
  21. 35. place a ball by setting it down with the intent for it to be in play again
Down
  1. 1. side of 2 partners each playing his/her own ball
  2. 2. playing a ball from where the previous stroke was made resulting in a 1 stroke penalty
  3. 4. area from which relief is allowed with a 1 stroke penalty
  4. 5. any unattached natural object
  5. 7. __________ Obstruction: obstruction that cannot be moved without unreasonable effort or damaging the obstruction
  6. 8. any ball other than the player’s ball in play, provisional ball or second ball under a rule
  7. 11. let go of a ball with the intent for it to be in play
  8. 13. verbal comment or action intended to influence a player in making a stroke
  9. 15. reference point for taking relief from an abnormal course condition, dangerous animal condition, wrong green or no play zone
  10. 20. entire ball is in the hole and below the surface of the putting green
  11. 23. any temporary accumulation of water on the ground, not in a penalty area, that can be seen as player takes a stance
  12. 26. specific abnormal course condition such as grass clippings piled for removal
  13. 27. a ball at rest has left its original spot and come to rest on any other spot
  14. 31. any place on the course other than where the player is required or allowed to play from