| Some golf etiquettes are not obvious, so it's wise | | | | 8 - Don't forget to mark your ball, most especially |
| to know basic pointers to make sure you haven't | | | | if there's a chance that it could get in the way of |
| overlooked anything. | | | | the other player's shot. |
| Golf etiquette refers to the proper code of | | | | Pacing and Teeing Off |
| behavior that players adhere to when playing golf. | | | | 1 - Don't stand too close to the person who's |
| These guidelines are designed to increase the | | | | teeing off. |
| enjoyment and safety of all the players in the | | | | 2 - Be ready to play as soon as it's your turn to |
| course. Not adhering to these simple rules of | | | | take a shot. |
| conduct could be one of the major pitfalls for | | | | 3 - Never cross or stand the other player's line. It |
| beginner golfers. | | | | is considered rude. |
| Here are a few basic guidelines that you should | | | | 4 - If you need more time and are playing |
| follow when playing golf: | | | | exceptionally slow and there are people waiting |
| On the Course | | | | behind you, it would be courteous if you let them |
| 1 - Make it a point to arrive at the course as | | | | play through. It's possible that you don't fancy |
| early as possible, or as scheduled. | | | | waiting on other players too. |
| 2 - Observe the posted cart rules. | | | | 5 - If your shadow is on another players putting |
| 3 - Repair divots both in the fairways and on the | | | | line, it is polite to move to avoid distracting them. |
| tees. | | | | 6 - Be prepared to hit your shot as soon as it's |
| 4 - If you need to go to another fairway to hit | | | | your turn. |
| your shot, give way for the players on that hole | | | | 7 - The player who is farthest typically hits their |
| to hit the shot first before going to your ball. | | | | shot first. |
| 5 - Remember to be silent if another player is in | | | | 8 - Bring your putter when chipping around the |
| the middle of a shot. | | | | green. This will also save you time and energy. |
| 6 - Do not yell or shout because this will distract | | | | Always remember these simple golf etiquette, be |
| the other golfers. | | | | considerate and courteous to other golfers and |
| 7 - Never leave trash lying around the course. | | | | you'll be okay. |