Golf Etiquette
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Golf Etiquette
GOLFEtiquette pocket reminder pocket reminder GOLFEtiquette The English Golf Union Ltd. The National Golf Centre The Broadway Woodhall Spa Lincolnshire LN10 6PU tel: 01526 354500 www. englishgolfunion.org email: [email protected] All rule references reproduced with kind permission of R&A Rules Limited GOLFING do’s and dont’s DO... Enjoy the game and consider the enjoyment of others. Play without delay. Be ready to play when it is your shot. Allow others to play through if searching for a lost ball. Rake a bunker after playing from it. Repair divot holes and pitch marks. DON’T... Behave in an unsportsmanlike manner, throw clubs or make unneccessary noise on the course. Play a shot until the group in front are out of range. Stand too close to a person playing a shot. Leave your bag in front of the green or write down scores while on the green. Take more than one practice swing. Slide, drag feet or lean on a putter or flagstick on the green. ‘ Golf is played, for the most part, without the supervision of a referee or umpire. The game relies on the integrity of the individual to show consideration for other players and abide by the rules. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive they may be. This is the spirit of golf ’ Rules of golf 2008 - 2011 Do not play until the players in front are out of range. If your ball may hit anyone, shout the warning “fore!” Alert any nearby greenkeeping staff when you are about to play a shot. Seek early shelter from lighting. Do not disturb other players by making unnecessary noise. Ensure any electronic devices used do not distract other players. Only tee up your ball when it is your turn to play. Do not stand directly behind the ball, or the hole, when a player is about to play. Do not stand on, or cast shadows, on another player’s line of putt. Stay close to the putting green until all players have holed out. If you are marking a scorecard, complete the player’s score after each hole, once you have left the putting green. Pace of play Golf Rules extracted from The Rules of Golf as approved by The R&A Rules Ltd and the United States Golf Association. Ensure no one is standing near by or in a position to be hit by the club, the ball or any stones, pebbles, twigs or the like when you make a stroke or practice swing. Safety This booklet provides guidelines on the manner in which the game of golf should be played. If they are followed, all players will gain maximum enjoyment from the game. The ‘Spirit of the game’ GOLFEtiquette Consideration for other players pocket reminder Players should play at good pace. Be ready to play when it is your turn. Always keep up with the game in front. Leave your bag where it allows quickest movement off the green and towards the next tee. If allowing a player or a group to play through, ensure they are out of range before recommencing play. If you may have lost your ball, outside a water hazard, play a provisional ball. Care of the golf course Always be courteous and show consideration to others on the course and in the clubhouse at all times, to help everyone enjoy their game. You should always try to leave the golf course as you found it, so that other players may also enjoy its condition and presentation. Smooth over holes or footprints you make in the bunker. Avoid taking divots with practice swings. Replace any divots taken when playing your shot. Repair your own pitchmarks, and any others you may see. Do not damage the green when laying down the flagstick. Place flagstick back in the hole properly. Do not lean on your putter on the green, especially when taking the ball out of the hole. Once your group has completed the hole, repair any marks on the green made by your golf shoes. Follow instructions regarding the use of caddy carts and golf buggies. Do not take caddy carts or buggies on, too close to, putting greens or tees. General Care of the golf course Always: Always switch off your mobile phone before going out on the golf course. Observe the Rules of the club or golf course at all times, eg: Observe any dress code requirements. Observe any rules regarding golf shoe spikes. Check in at the clubhouse or starter before beginning your round.