Ettiquette
When
golfers talk about etiquette they are taking about do's and don'ts on
the golf course. Some of it is common sense and some of it is things
that you pick up as you play the game. It is their to help everyone
enjoy their game on the course.It includes
the following:
Courtesy on the Course
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Safety
- Make sure no-one is standing near you as you swing the club.
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Consideration
for Other Players - No moving, talking or standing directly behind
a player when a player is playing their shot.
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Pace
of Play - Playing without delay, calling players through and not
holding up other groups behind you.
Priority on the Course
2 ball
matches have priority over 3 ball matches, 3 ball matches have priority
over 4 ball matches. Single players by themselves have no standing on
the course.
Care
of the Course
Holes
in Bunkers - Smooth over all marks before leaving a bunker.
Repair Divots, Ball Marks and Damage by Spikes - Each player such repair
any damage cause to the putting green before they finish the hole.
Damage to Greens - Flagsticks, Bags, etc. - Making sure no damage is
done to the course whilst putting flagsticks or bags on the ground.
Golf Carts - Taking care when using buggies and trolleys, not taking
the on to greens or tees.
Damage Through Practice Swings - Making sure no damage is done when
taking practice swings.
All of these
are fully explained in the Rules of Golf Book.
More
things that you need to know when you start to play golf.
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If
at anytime you think your ball could hit someone else ALWAYS shout
"FORE" as loud as you can!
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When
people are playing a shot try and stand so that your shadow is not
interfering with the golfer who is playing.
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When
holding the flagstick ensure that your shadow is not cast over the
hole or over the line of the players putt.
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When
holding the flagstick, hold the flag at the very top to stop the
material flapping around in the wind.
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When
standing or walking near to the hole do not stand on the edge of
the hole as this will cause damage to the edges of the hole.
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Be
careful when walking on the green and avoid causing damage to the
putting surface with your spikes, if you do accidentally do cause
a little damage be sure that you repair it.
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Always
help your playing partners look for their golf ball in the rough
to help speed up the play.
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Always
try and keep up with the group in front, NOT just in front of the
group behind.
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Do
not make too much noise, as this will upset other golfers on the
course.
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Always
be polite and courteous to other golfers on the course.
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If
you are slower than other groups on the course, don't hold them
up, please invite the group behind you to play through.
When you start to play golf on a golf course you will learn more every
time you go out to play. If you gave any questions about problems you
have recently experienced on the course please e-mail me on judereadPGA@aol.com.
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