The Ettiquette of Golf
- No one shall move or talk or stand close to or directly behind the ball or the hole when a player is making a stroke.
- The player who has the 'honour' shall be allowed to play before others in the group, provided he or she is ready, (play “ready golf’).
- No player shall hit until the players in front are safely out of range.
- When the play of a hole has been completed, players shall immediately replace the flag and leave the putting green, scoring and discussions taking place elsewhere.
- A player shall see that any turf “divot” is replaced and pressed down at once or the sand/seed bottles are used to fill the divot. A player should also be careful not to take up turf with his or her practice swing.
- Players shall rake bunkers after use and repair ball marks on greens. Cutting of the green’s turf with shoe spikes shall be avoided.
- A player who has incurred a penalty shall communicate the fact to the opponent(s) as soon as possible.
- Players should at all times play without undue delay, and shall allow faster players to pass through without being requested to do so, provided there is space ahead.
- The low handicap player in each group shall be responsible to the club for the priority and etiquette of the group while on the course.
- Play ready golf. Select club, plan shot and be ready to hit when it’s your turn.
- Keep up to the foursome ahead of you.
- Fight slow play!
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