| We all know golf is a gentleman’s game. At | | | | - Do play ‘ready golf’ |
| least most of us who have been around the | | | | - Do let faster players or groups play thorough |
| game for any time know this. Problem is, a lot of | | | | - Do play by the rules |
| Sunday warriors don’t give much thought to | | | | - Do keep your golf round to 4 hours or less |
| this and don’t even follow the simplest of golf | | | | - Do yell “four” when you believe there is |
| etiquette practices. | | | | the slightest chance of your golf ball hitting |
| To avid golfers, this is pretty frustrating and | | | | someone |
| viewed as plain rude. It doesn’t matter if it is | | | | - Do not honk your car horn when you are in the |
| a public or private golf course. Basic golf etiquette | | | | parking lot (this means if your car honks when |
| is just that “GOLF” etiquette. It applies to | | | | you lock the doors with your remote, lock them |
| any golf course and any golfer. | | | | manually) |
| Can I get a golf clap please? There’s a | | | | - Do not yell over to your friends when you are |
| reason there is a specific way to clap on a golf | | | | in the parking lot (remember, when you arrive at |
| course. You clap quietly, no yelling, shouting or | | | | the golf course, including the parking lot, follow |
| cheering (ok, ignore the PGA tour. We’re | | | | golf etiquette) |
| talking about you and you group on a Sunday | | | | - Do not talk or walk behind others when they |
| afternoon at the local golf course). Ok, here is a | | | | are hitting the golf ball |
| small list of do’s and don’ts. | | | | - Do not hit into slower groups or golf players in |
| - Do follow the golf course’s dress code | | | | front of you |
| - Do show up to the tee box a little early for | | | | These are some of the basic etiquette standards |
| your tee time | | | | everyone is expected to follow on the golf |
| - Do follow the golf course’s golf cart rules | | | | course and even on the golf range. Have a great |
| (don’t drive on the greens or in the sand | | | | time, but never have your fun at someone |
| traps) | | | | else’s expense. It’s like being in a movie |
| - Do take your own set of golf clubs to the golf | | | | theatre. Everyone has paid to be there and enjoy |
| course. Do not share clubs on the course | | | | themselves, so keep that in mind. |
| - Do be ready to play when it is your turn | | | | |