WHAT IS GOLF ETIQUETTE? :
WHAT IS GOLF ETIQUETTE? Golf etiquette is an essential part of the game. It's something that newcomers to the game often learn as they go - on the course, when playing with more experienced golfers.
Many of them relate to the safety of golfers, many relate to pace of play (which helps keep the game enjoyable), and other rules of golf etiquette relate to maintaining the quality of the golf course.
KEEP IT SAFE :
KEEP IT SAFE Do not swing your club until you know that others in your group are at a safe distance.
When practicing your swing, never swing in the direction of another player.
Do not hit the ball until you are certain that the group ahead of you is out of range.
If your ball appears headed toward another player or another group, give them a warning by yelling out, "Fore!"
Observe the safety suggestions posted in golf carts and drive carefully.
Never throw clubs in anger. In addition to being rude and childish, it could also be dangerous.
MAINTAIN A GOOD PACE OF PLAY :
MAINTAIN A GOOD PACE OF PLAY Keep the round moving by being prepared to hit your shot when it is your turn.
The player who is away hits first in a group. All players should agree to "ready play" before it is put into effect.
Do not spend too much time looking for a lost ball, particularly if there is a group behind you ready to play. If you insist on taking the full five minutes alloted in the rulebook to look for lost balls, golf etiquette says wave up the group behind to allow them to play through.
Always try to keep pace with the group ahead of you. If space opens in front of you, allow a faster group to play through.
When walking from your cart to your ball, take a couple clubs with you.
Always leave the putting green as soon as your group has finished putting.
BE KIND ON THE COURSE :
BE KIND ON THE COURSE Observe cart rules. Some courses will post "cart path only" signs; others will ask you to observe the "90-degree rule."
Keep carts away from greens and hazards.
Repair your divots in the fairway.
Repair your ball marks on the green.
Always rake sand bunkers after hitting to erase your footprints and damage to the area where your ball was.
Avoid taking a divot on a practice swing.
MORE HELPFUL HINTS :
MORE HELPFUL HINTS Quiet, please! Never talk during another player's swing.
Do not yell out following a shot. Even if boisterous behavior doesn't bother your playing partners, there are other people on the course who may be within earshot.
Be aware of your shadow on the putting green.
Never walk through a playing partner's putting line. Your footprints might alter the path of a partner's putt. Step over the putting line, or walk around (behind) the partner's ball.
GOLF ETIQUETTE :
GOLF ETIQUETTE Golf etiquette