• Golf Etiquette refers to a set of rules and practices designed to make the game

of golf safer and more enjoyable for golfers and to minimize possible damage to

golf equipment and courses

• Unlike many sports, 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 to 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

• Safety

• Pace of Play

• Respect for Other Players

• Golf Cart Etiquette

• Golf Course Maintenance

• Miscellaneous

• Players should ensure that no one is standing close by when they make a stroke or

practice swing

• Players should not play until the players in front are out of range

• If a player's ball appears to be headed towards another player or group, he/she

should immediately yell "FORE" in order to alert the player or group

• Players should play at a good pace and keep up with the group

• From the time the player selects his club until he actually hits his shot, he should

take no more than 30 to 45 seconds

• Players should be ready to play as soon as it is their turn to play

• If a player is not ready to take his shot then he should encourage his fellow

players to play

• If a player has lost his golf ball in the water or is out of bounds, then in order to

save time, he should play with a provisional ball or let the player behind him move

forward till he tries to find his golf ball

• Players should not distract or disturb other players when they are preparing

to putt

• Players should ensure that any electronic device taken onto the course does

not distract other players

• If a player does not have a caddie and has been asked to tend the flagstick,

he should make sure that he is not standing on anyone's line

• In stroke play, a player who is acting as a marker should, if necessary, on the

way to the next tee, check the score with the player concerned and record it

• Never go joyriding with the golf cart, accidents occur due to negligence

• Never drive the cart through the lush green grass or muddy areas

• Never drive the cart within the hazard boundaries or within 10 yards

of water hazards or bunkers

Divots should always be repaired, either by placing sand in the divot or

replacing the grass, preferably with a driver. Player should repair any divot

holes made by them.

Players should enter the bunker from the low side at a point nearest to the

ball.

Before leaving a bunker, players should carefully fill up and smooth over all

holes and footprints made by them and any nearby made by others. A rake

should be used for this purpose.

• Players have the responsibility of learning and understanding the Rules of

the game

• Players should always know which brand of golf ball they are using,

or mark it to avoid confusion during play

• Players yelling, screaming, throwing clubs or otherwise making a fool of

themselves is unacceptable and, in some cases, dangerous to others

• Players, at the end of the round, should shake hands with his fellow players,

congratulate the winners, console the losers, and thank them for their company

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