Below is a list of various things you should do to maintain good etiquette.
Starting the Round
1. Read and follow the specific rules posted at the golf course.
2. Follow these instructions for dress codes, allotted time of play, golf carts and other necessary guidelines.
3. Determine the order of play. Generally, for the first hole, the player with the lowest handicap tees off first. On subsequent holes, the player who won the previous hole gets that honour.
4. Be completely quiet and still whenever any player is attempting a shot.
5. Pick up your tee after hitting your drive.
General Etiquette
1. Allow the person whose ball is farthest from the green to play first. Continue play in this manner.
2. Allow all other players to hit if you plan to take a mulligan (see glossary).
3. Don't spend more than five minutes looking for a lost ball. Play a new one to avoid holding up your group and others.
4. Be completely quiet and still whenever any player is attempting a shot.
5. Yell "Fore!" after hitting an errant shot to alert other players to possible danger.
6. Repair all divots you create by retrieving and replacing the chunks by hand and pressing them down with your foot.
7. Play fairly and keep score accurately. Quite simply, cheating is not a part of the game.
Warnings
1. Don't venture out on the course until you've gained a level of consistency and proficiency in your golf game. Time guidelines are based on players who can consistently hit the ball. Learn how to play on the course; learn how to hit at the driving range.
Glossary
1. Mulligan: replay a shot; take a shot over again, disregarding the original shot for scoring purposes.
Starting the Round
1. Read and follow the specific rules posted at the golf course.
2. Follow these instructions for dress codes, allotted time of play, golf carts and other necessary guidelines.
3. Determine the order of play. Generally, for the first hole, the player with the lowest handicap tees off first. On subsequent holes, the player who won the previous hole gets that honour.
4. Be completely quiet and still whenever any player is attempting a shot.
5. Pick up your tee after hitting your drive.
General Etiquette
1. Allow the person whose ball is farthest from the green to play first. Continue play in this manner.
2. Allow all other players to hit if you plan to take a mulligan (see glossary).
3. Don't spend more than five minutes looking for a lost ball. Play a new one to avoid holding up your group and others.
4. Be completely quiet and still whenever any player is attempting a shot.
5. Yell "Fore!" after hitting an errant shot to alert other players to possible danger.
6. Repair all divots you create by retrieving and replacing the chunks by hand and pressing them down with your foot.
7. Play fairly and keep score accurately. Quite simply, cheating is not a part of the game.
Warnings
1. Don't venture out on the course until you've gained a level of consistency and proficiency in your golf game. Time guidelines are based on players who can consistently hit the ball. Learn how to play on the course; learn how to hit at the driving range.
Glossary
1. Mulligan: replay a shot; take a shot over again, disregarding the original shot for scoring purposes.