Guide to golf etiquette



Golf is a relaxing game but golf etiquette is important.

Now, what are the rules and the ethics?

Let us start with the rules. Only one general rule is - fairness in all aspects of the game.

Other rules that the United States Golf Association (USGA) and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews (R&A) establish and enforce include the following:

- Play the ball from the position where it rests

- Do not revise the condition of the ground or any parts of the course to gain an unfair advantage

- The ball may not be replaced during the game except when the golf ball is proven unplayable or destroyed

- You are not allowed to play an amateur game if you have ever played for money.

These are general rules and golf associations follow them. Other golf associations may have revisions to these basic golfing rules.

The rules, however, are not enough if you don't follow the etiquette on the green.

Golf etiquette:

- Respect other players, as you wish to be respected

- Do not speak too loudly or you may break other players concentration

- Be on time, especially for your schedule on the tee

- Do not get in the way of other players

- Leave the tee immediately you have taken your shot

- Do not walk too fast or too slow that you may be far from your partner or group

- Do not stand too close to the hole even if you are holding the flagstick

If you notice, the above rules are just common sense. Just like in playing any game, following the rules and etiquette will help you play the game properly. However, this will not help you play a great game!

Practice will help you improve your game. Other players on the golf course will give you useful comments to you improve your game.

If you are ready, willing and able to learn you will improve from a beginner, an amateur maybe into becoming a Golf Professional.

Mentoring is also important in golf. If you want to improve your game, find a mentor or golf professional and learn the intricacies of the game.

However, what you need is practice, follow the rules of the game and the golf etiquette and you will be well on your way to being a good golf player.



Waiting at the 19th - Paul Mclaughlin. England, 2009.

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