Building Character through Golf Etiquette
When I took my son out to the golf course for the first time, I had a number of goals in mind. Of course the fun and the bonding element were huge parts of it, but I also wanted to instill a lasting love of the game. That meant teaching him proper etiquette. It’s easy for a seasoned golfer like myself to take certain parts of the sport for granted. While you and I wouldn’t think of talking during a playing partner’s shot, children have to learn about these things.
When we finally arrived at the first green, my son stepped right in my line. I had to tell him about the importance of walking around a player’s line – the invisible path from the ball to the cup. I also taught him the procedure for marking and cleaning a ball. Now he knows not to line up his odyssey putter without taking those rules of etiquette into account. Golf truly can be a character builder unlike any other.