| There are many rules to the game of golf that are not | | | | for multiple hits in case you do not get back to the |
| enforced by penalties. These rules are that of | | | | cart. The furthest person from the ball should always |
| etiquette and respect for other golfers. They are | | | | be the one to hit and any cart should not move ahead |
| mainly in place for safety and fairness. The game is | | | | of this player's ball. In case that your ball should land in |
| only part decision and skill. The key to having the best | | | | heavy grass, take a quick scan to find your ball. The |
| golf experience begins with the correct etiquette. | | | | limit to find a ball is 5 minutes and should only be |
| There is nothing that ruins a game of golf like being | | | | exercised if you let a waiting party play through. Any |
| embarrassed by not knowing the rules. There are | | | | divots that are made should be replaced by the |
| some simple rules to follow that will ensure you look | | | | missing grass and or some sand from the bucket on |
| professional the whole time you are on the course. | | | | the cart. |
| First off, you always look smart by stretching before | | | | When reaching the green, the pin should remain until all |
| the first hole. Every athlete knows that he needs to | | | | people have also gotten on the green. The furthest |
| warm up. The best way to start is to take advantage | | | | from the hole putts until he is not the furthest, and any |
| of the practice green that is usually located near the | | | | ball that is potentially in the putter's path should be |
| clubhouse. This green consists of about 6 to 8 holes | | | | replaced with a marker. It is also considered rude to |
| that you can putt to. If you feel confident enough, you | | | | walk in the path of another golfer's putt because it |
| can use your 9 iron or pitching wedge at the practice | | | | may alter the path of the putt. You should also be |
| green to warm up your chipping capability. | | | | aware of your shadow while another golfer is putting. |
| When teeing off, it is always best to have the most | | | | Make sure that you shadow does not fall in the path |
| accomplished player tee off first. This will set the pace | | | | of a putt because it is distracting. |
| for the game so that everyone else can move up the | | | | Following these simple rules is an easy way to make |
| course towards the green. If partners that are sharing | | | | certain that you do not look foolish on the golf course. |
| a cart hit to opposite sides of the fairway, they can | | | | Golf is a common form of business meeting that can |
| either change partners to adapt to their hitting styles or | | | | be disastrous if you do not follow the common rules. |
| drop their partner off at their ball and drive to their ball. | | | | Skill is not as important as etiquette in a sport like golf. |
| This saves time so that parties behind don't have to | | | | Practice manners just as you would skill and you will |
| wait longer. It is also appropriate to take a few clubs | | | | exude the presence of a true professional. |
| with you anytime that you are dropped off. This allows | | | | |