| Golf is a game of relaxation, fitness and a chance | | | | plan of attack. No one should have to remind you |
| to have fun with like minded people. But when | | | | when it is your turn, and wait for you to sort out |
| you get on that golf course for the big game, | | | | your shot. |
| there are rules of behaviour to abide by, so | | | | 7. You need to know who gets the first shot for |
| everyone can enjoy the game to the fullest. It is | | | | each hole. generally the player who gets the |
| called golf etiquette and is just as important as | | | | lowest score for each hole begins the the next |
| the rules of play itself. Here are eleven ways to | | | | hole. If there is a tie, then the player who got the |
| behave properly on the golf course. | | | | lowest score on the previous hole starts. |
| 1. You need to know what the dress code is at | | | | 8. You need to know where all group members |
| the course you are playing at eg do you wear | | | | and other players are on the course before you |
| cleated golf shoes or not. | | | | start play. |
| 2. Are you walking the course or using a golf | | | | 9. You need to be aware of the speed of play of |
| cart? If it is the latter, make sure you park it at a | | | | your group. If other groups catch up to you, just |
| suitable place, so as not to impede on other | | | | let them pass. If you catch up to other groups |
| golfers. | | | | and they are not letting you passed, then you |
| 3. Do not talk when it is another players time to | | | | need to be calm and patient. |
| tee off. Every golfer needs a chance to | | | | 10. You need to make an effort to repair and |
| concentrate to the fullest without distractions. | | | | restore the golf course if you tear it up. |
| 4. Do not stand in someones line of vision. | | | | 11. Do not leave rubbish on the golf course. |
| 5. Do not bring cell phones to the course. If you | | | | All you need to do to behave properly on the golf |
| have to, set it to vibrate. You can deal with | | | | course is to be a responsible golfer and use your |
| messages later unless urgent. | | | | common sense. Then everyone will have a good |
| 6. You need to be ready when it is your turn to | | | | time. |
| play, lining up your next shot and knowing your | | | | |