Golf Etiquette - It's All About Good Manners

The etiquette in golf is beyond any other sport

. There is no yelling, throwing chairs, or finger pointing. A handshake at the end of the game, is the only physical contact between players. You can see why they are so calm if you see their surroundings.

Any golfer will tell you that the game is frustrating and requires patience. You rarely see it on the golf course because of all of the golf etiquette. Although the word itself conjures up antiquated, unwritten rules that may seem ridiculous in modern times, etiquette is taken very seriously on the golf course, and any infringement is usually dealt with as severely as an infringement of the rules of the game.

The first etiquette rule you will need to adhere to is the dress code - on the course and inside the clubhouse. On the course, it may include sock length, shoe type, and sometimes even color. In the clubhouse, sneakers are jeans are not acceptable. Some places will not allow cleats inside the clubhouse.

Most rules are based on nothing but pure manners. Make sure you park your cart out of the way of golfers. When other players are teeing up, you do not speak. Cell phones should be on silent or off. Stay out of the line of vision of others.

Pay attention, so you know when to take your turn. You do not plan your shot at the tee, you plan it before you walk up. This keeps the game moving.

Know who will play first, and the subsequent order thereafter for each hole. Generally, the one with the lowest score on the last hole plays first on the next. If a tie happens, whoever had the lowest before that goes first. Make sure that you know where everybody is, including all others who might be on the course around you. Take inventory of where everyone is before rearing back.

Speed is one of the hardest concepts on the golf course. Some players will shoot faster than others. In order not to hold up faster players, let them play through ahead of you. Do not, however, harass a slow group in front of you. You can politely ask to play through if you are sure you can keep up your pace.

If you accidentally take up some grass on your shot, repair it the best you can. Rake it over if you do this in a sand trap or a bunker. Never, ever litter on the course.

Etiquette in golf is really just manners. When in doubt, ask more experienced players for advice - they will appreciate you making the effort to learn the etiquette of the game. A good rule book will include etiquette and some of the traditions that have become 'rules' on the golf course - like the happy golfer who has hit a hole-in-one having to buy the whole clubhouse a round of drinks! Think about the most polite way to proceed, and act upon it. A gentleman's sport indeed!

by: Stephen Finch.

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