The holes of the course must be played in order (l through 9, 10 through 18 or 1 through 18).
You must always play by the Rules. You are not allowed to change them.

Rule 2 -- Match Play

In match play, each hole is a separate contest. If you win the first hole, you are "one up"; if you lose it, you are "one down"; if you tie it, you are "all square."
You have won the match when, for example, you are three up and there are only two holes left to play.
Anyone you are playing against is your "opponent."

Rule 3 -- Stroke Play

In stroke play, the competitor with the lowest total score for the round (9 or 18 holes) is the winner.
You must play the ball into the hole before starting the next hole. No "gimmies!"
Anyone you are playing with is a fellow-competitor.

Rules 4 & 5 -- Clubs and the Ball

You may carry no more than fourteen clubs.
Normally, you may not change balls during the play of a hole. However, if you damage or cut your ball, you may do so after first asking your opponent or a fellow competitor.

Rule 6 -- Things a Player Should Do

Read the notices given to you by the tournament officials.
Always use your proper handicap.
Know your tee time or starting time.
Make sure you play your own ball (put a mark on the ball with a pencil in case someone else is using an identical ball.
In stroke play, make sure your score for each hole is right before you turn in your card.
Keep playing unless there is lightning, you are ill or an official tells you to stop.

Rule 7 -- Practice

You may not hit a practice shot during play of a hole, or from any hazard. Note: Always read the local rules about practice.

Rule 8 -- Advice on How to Play

During a round, you may not ask anyone except your caddie or partner for advice on how to play. However, you may ask about Rules or the position of hazards or the flagstick.
You may not give advice to your opponent or a fellow-competitor.

Rule 9 -- Advising Opponent on Strokes Taken

In match play, you must tell your opponent the number of strokes you have taken if you are asked.

Rule 10 -- When to Play a Shot

The player who has the lowest score on a hole has the right to play first on the next hole . This is called the "honor."
During play of a hole, the player who's ball is farthest from the hole plays first.
If you play out of turn, in match play your opponent may make you replay, but this is not so in stroke play.

Rule 11 -- Teeing Ground

Tee your ball between the tee-markers or a little behind them. You may go behind them as two club lengths.
If you ball accidentally falls off the tee, you may replace it without penalty.