| This article narrates some guidelines on the way | | | | never be too close to the ball, hole or player |
| the golf game should be played. If adhered, | | | | when they are about to swing. |
| everyone should be able to enjoy the game; the | | | | Whilst putting, golfers should never stand in |
| foremost principle being consideration for other | | | | another's line of sight or "shadow" the putt |
| golfers of and in the vicinity of the course. | | | | trajectory. Everyone should remain on the putting |
| Starkly dissimilar to other sports is the fact that | | | | green until the rest have finished their pars as an |
| golf is contested without a fair and just umpire. | | | | act of courtesy. If players are score-keepers for |
| Consequently, playing the sport entails honesty, | | | | one another, they should always tally up for each |
| integrity, consideration for fellow golfers and the | | | | other before moving onto the next tee. |
| unshakeable stance to abide by the rules. | | | | The rhythm and pace of the game should |
| Regardless of individual aspirations and | | | | always be accommodating to all players |
| aggressiveness, every golfer should internalise the | | | | irrespective of level and nature of the game-play. |
| need to remain disciplined, refined and portray | | | | The flight has responsibility to catch the other |
| sportsmanship at all instances. All the above | | | | directly in front of it and if holes are missed or if |
| values should be embodied and treated like an | | | | there is any material delay, the group should |
| integral part of the game. | | | | always advise the trailing one to go ahead and |
| Golfers should always make sure that the close | | | | skip the queue. This holds regardless of how big |
| proximity surrounding a swing is clear of people. | | | | the flight/group may be. |
| The club, ball, pebbles and stones or debris should | | | | Swinging readiness should always be practiced |
| never be allowed to hit anyone during a stroke. | | | | insofar as players should always be alert to their |
| Players should always ensure that there is no | | | | turn. When playing at the last stages of the par |
| obstruction in front of them before a swing. If in | | | | hole, one should always leave possessions and |
| any circumstance a golfer feels that a stroke | | | | vehicles in locations where a quick exit to the |
| might encroach into someone's safety, the greens | | | | next tee is possible. As soon as the hole is |
| marshal should always be alerted. Such a warning | | | | completed golfers should leave the putting green |
| is normally known as "fore". | | | | immediately. |
| The code of conduct on the greens requires | | | | The rough guidelines in this article are written to |
| golfers to be considerate and not distract others | | | | enable golfers to really enjoy the game and at |
| with wilful behaviour such as loud conversations | | | | the same time facilitate this process for others. |
| and unnecessary movement. A player should only | | | | Watch out for more posts on golf rules and |
| be teeing when it's his/her turn. Golfers should | | | | etiquettes. |