Be Courteous To Casual Golfer
The casual golfers (not a formally determined category of golfer) play for the fun of it
. However, they must be courteous of other golfers on the golf course who take the game more seriously.
Note: Casual golfers play the game of golf as a fun outing. They thrive on making a great shot but don't get upset when they don't make the good shot. They will even take a "mulligan" and they don't worry much about their scores. They may not even keep score. Plus, they don't worry excessively over the formal rules of USGA golf.
Whereas, the more serious golfers are constantly trying to improve their scores, whether constantly upgrading their equipment, getting professional instruction, and participating in serious golf tournaments.
Most golf courses accommodate both serious golfers and casual golfers on the same course at the same time. This can cause problems primarily for the serious golfers. Serious golfers tend more to adhere to the formal golf rules. While casual golfers tend not to abide the formal rules--certainly not as much.
Here are some tips for casual golfers to avoid incurring the wrath of serious golfers.
The first set of tips are for those who are playing in a group of casual golfers:
1. Make sure that you keep the group moving. It's easy to spend time talking and joking around--just having a fun time. But this could slow the group down and infuriate a group of serious golfers behind you.
2. Some casual golfers are not very skilled. Therefore, you might want to consider playing your round of golf using a scramble format. The scramble format is where the golfers in the group take their swings from the position of the previous best shot. This speeds things along. It avoids having to wait for a golfer who dribbles the golf ball 30 yards down the fairway or in the rough. This all takes time.
3. Let serious golf groups play through. They will appreciate it.
4. Play "ready golf." This simply means that when any golfer is ready to swing, go ahead. That means on the fairway and on the green. Waiting for the golfer farthest away often takes extra time.
5. If you've got players who like to tee off from tee grounds that are closer, have the golfers tee off from the farthest tee ground first.
The next tips are for casual golfers who are playing with serious golfers:
1. First, even before starting the round of golf, the casual golfers should talk to the serious golfers about what rules they should follow.
2. Make sure that it's alight for you to take a "mulligan" when you shank a shot.
3. Most likely you will want to order your shots by the farthest from the hole. Most serious golfers abide by this golf rule--even on the green.
4. Cut the chatter so not to distract other golfers.
These tips will help the casual golfer integrate with the more serious golfers on the golf course. Of course, the golf course owners want casual golfers' money. So they don't want to discourage the casual golfer. However, they can become an annoyance to the more serious golfer.
Don't become an annoyance--and enjoy yourself!
by: Ryan Round
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