The Do" s And Don"ts Of The Green
Golf has long been heralded as the gentleman's sport. With origins dating back to the 1700's and even perhaps earlier, the game of golf has had plenty of time to evolve into the game that it is today. For golf, the word "etiquette" is synonymous with everything about the sport. From what you do after you take a swing, from how you interact with the other players on the green, maintaining perfect golf etiquette is essential to not only mastering the sport, but becoming respected with others who play.
The first order of business when out on the course is to make sure that no one else is in your way. This means keeping a watchful eye for others that may be in front, behind or around you. In the same sense, be vigilant when others are getting ready to take their shots. When you do step up at approach to take your swing, make the area is clear of any debris or other matter that could travel along with your ball. This is especially important in sand traps and bunkers that might have a rogue divot or twig.
When on a course that is populated by other players, make sure you and your group are adequate distance behind other golfing parties. If you take your swing and worry that you might have a chance at hitting one of the members of the group ahead of you, call out the iconic, "Fore!". This will alert other golfers to the sailing ball that could potentially collide with their person.
If you are out golfing on a Saturday or Sunday evening, the course you are playing on could potentially be pretty booked. Because of this, you want to make sure you are always maintaining a good pace. That means when it is your turn to go up and take your shot, be prepared to do so right away. Taking too much time between shots or even walking to the next hole has the possibility of imposing on another person's game. Be mindful of the golfing parties around you.
The next important thing to be aware of is the course itself. A lot of time in effort goes into maintaining the course that you are playing on. From pruning to landscaping and watering, a number of people are involved in the course's well-being. When you take a shot and create a divot, go retrieve the piece of land that you uprooted and return it as you found it. Also, when you find yourself in a sand trap make sure you leave the space as you found it. After you take your shot out of the trap, locate one of the small rakes that are usually placed around the perimeter of the sand. Using this tool, smooth out any impurities that were made by you. This means foot-tracks and any disturbances created from your swing.
Other important golfing etiquette do's are of course remaining quiet. This means not getting overly excited after a good shot or even dogging on other people that you might be playing with. Give others the same respect that you would want when you are about to take your swing.
The first order of business when out on the course is to make sure that no one else is in your way. This means keeping a watchful eye for others that may be in front, behind or around you. In the same sense, be vigilant when others are getting ready to take their shots. When you do step up at approach to take your swing, make the area is clear of any debris or other matter that could travel along with your ball. This is especially important in sand traps and bunkers that might have a rogue divot or twig.
When on a course that is populated by other players, make sure you and your group are adequate distance behind other golfing parties. If you take your swing and worry that you might have a chance at hitting one of the members of the group ahead of you, call out the iconic, "Fore!". This will alert other golfers to the sailing ball that could potentially collide with their person.
If you are out golfing on a Saturday or Sunday evening, the course you are playing on could potentially be pretty booked. Because of this, you want to make sure you are always maintaining a good pace. That means when it is your turn to go up and take your shot, be prepared to do so right away. Taking too much time between shots or even walking to the next hole has the possibility of imposing on another person's game. Be mindful of the golfing parties around you.
The next important thing to be aware of is the course itself. A lot of time in effort goes into maintaining the course that you are playing on. From pruning to landscaping and watering, a number of people are involved in the course's well-being. When you take a shot and create a divot, go retrieve the piece of land that you uprooted and return it as you found it. Also, when you find yourself in a sand trap make sure you leave the space as you found it. After you take your shot out of the trap, locate one of the small rakes that are usually placed around the perimeter of the sand. Using this tool, smooth out any impurities that were made by you. This means foot-tracks and any disturbances created from your swing.
Other important golfing etiquette do's are of course remaining quiet. This means not getting overly excited after a good shot or even dogging on other people that you might be playing with. Give others the same respect that you would want when you are about to take your swing.