Golf Etiquette, Part 1- Some Golf Tips for Beginners
Etiquette is described in the dictionary as “Any Special Code of Behavior or Courtesy” and Golf is a game based on special codes of behavior and courtesies.
One of the first rules of golf etiquette is to “Learn to play properly before going out on the golf course”. I’ve been playing golf for about thirty years or so and there are many golfers, and especially beginners, who venture out on the course without a clue as to how to play, the basic rules of golf and devoid of any etiquette required by the game.
Some Golf Tips for Beginners on Golf Etiquette are as follows:
- Learning the basic rules of golf before venturing out on a regulation golf course and not breaking 90% of them before finishing the first hole.
- Standing to the side and out of the view of your fellow golfer and remaining still and quiet while they address and hit their ball, especially while on the “Tee Area”
- Repairing your Divot which is a mark or indentation made by the golf ball landing on the putting green. It is good golf etiquette to also repair one or two others.
- Waiting patiently while the player farthest from the hole hits first and being ready to hit when your turn comes.
- Not stepping in ones putting line while on the green.
There are many more courtesies to be extended to your playing companions and fellow golfers which will be discussed in a subsequent post. You will learn them as you gain more experience playing. Observe these simple courtesies so you and your fellow golfers will enjoy the journey all the more. Happy Golfing to All!