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The neglect of course etiquette often leads to
frustration and takes the pleasure out of playing
golf. Etiquette falls into three main categories and
while many of the points are pure common sense and
courtesy, they are too often neglected.
COU R T E S Y
Don’t talk, move around or otherwise distract
someone who is about to play a shot.
Play without delay, but always make sure the
golfers in front are well out of range of a good
shot. On par 3 holes, wait until the players
ahead have left the green.
If you are searching for a ball and the golfers
behind are ready to play, signal them to play
through - it stops frustration and saves time all
round.
When you have all putted out, replace the flag and
move to the next tee without delay. Do not mark
your card or stand discussing your scores
on the green.
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tiquette
P R I O R I T Y
The person who had the lowest score on the
previous hole has the “honour” i.e. tees off first.
The person whose ball is the furthest from the
hole should play their stroke first. This applies to
fairway/rough and on the green.
If you lose ground to the extent that the players in
front are more than a hole ahead, you must invite
the group behind to play through if you have been
keeping them waiting.
Under new rules issued by the R & A, no individual
or group of players have any priority on a golf
course. Common sense and courtesy should
however be applied.
C A R E
Always replace divots.
Always look for and repair the pitchmark your ball
makes on the putting surface after it has landed on
the green.
If you have played out of a bunker, ensure that you
rake the sand smooth and replace the rake in its
place of origin so as not to interfere with play.
Do not wheel trolleys across the teeing areas, the
greens or into bunkers.