The 10 Commandments of Golf Etiquette

 The 10 Commandments of Golf Etiquette

Even if you're not a professional golfer, being on your best behavior on the course will cause you to shine sort of a true sports star. like any sport, there are a couple of rules of etiquette golfers should follow. 

Rule Number One: 

Be on time. Most courses require tee-time appointments. confirm to reach the course about a half-hour before your play. this may offer you time to park, get your clubs, the lookout of cart rental, and warm-up.

Rule Number Two:

Obey the code. If you don’t know the code, make a call and ask. Some courses prohibit jeans. Some forbid shorts. Some require golf shoes without spikes. If you carry a telephone, ask if they're allowed before you hit the course. While it's easy enough to vary your ringer to silent or vibrate, answering your telephone still requires you to speak – in some cases loudly. Leave it behind if you'll.

Rule Number Three:

Set order of play before you start. Use the old coin toss method or just decide, but have an idea.

Rule Number Four:

Be quiet and still when a golfer in your group during a group that's very accessible is preparing to hit, especially once they are putting. Don’t cloud the golfer’s line of vision.

Rule Number Five:

Watch where you hit! Don’t swing if you run the danger of hitting a fellow golfer with an erratic ball. Likewise, don’t hit until you recognize your ball won’t sink into the group playing ahead of you. While you'll think it’s a sense that players won’t stand directly behind you when you’re preparing to swing, check – just to make certain.

Rule Number Six:

Be protective. Protect the greens by replacing your divots and repairing all ball marks. Don’t disturb sand traps any longer than necessary and remember to rake them smooth before you allow. Here’s another tip: exit a bunker on the shallow side to avoid creating more damage to the trap. 

Rule Number Seven:

Follow cart rules. If you're driving a cart, know the principles for the course. Carts could also be prohibited on wet, rainy days. Some courses require carts to remain on designated paths. Always keep your cart an honest distance from greens and tees and never park in another golfer’s way.

Rule Number Eight:

No matter what movies or television shows portray, business deals are rarely cinched on the golf links. It’s tough to speak business on the course because the sport requires concentration. Don’t break a golfer’s concentration on the sport by trying to secure a deal.

In another matter, it's recommended that any depending on the sport of golf be kept nominal, or as a “friendly” bet. Anything larger creates stress and animosity – which is way against the goal of the sport.

Rule Number Nine:

Here’s a tip: Tip. If you're employing a caddy or assistant offered by the course, remember to tip. Ask a “regular” at the course what the norm is and tip that quantity.

Rule Number Ten:

Have fun and luxuriate in the sport!