Before you hit the golf course, for fun or for business, it is nice to make sure you know the basic rules of golf etiquette. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, knowing the common practices during a round of golf will make the game much more enjoyable.
Grasping all the relevant do’s and don’ts of golf takes some time. This list is a good start for the rules of etiquette.
Golf Etiquette Basics:
DO:
- Play at a reasonable pace: 9 holes in less than 2 hours and 15 minutes.
- Repair ball marks on the greens, replace divots, rake sand traps.
- Play ready golf at all times.
- Respect the rules and regulations of the course you are playing.
- Make only 1 practice swing before hitting, helps speed up your play by not taking a lot of swings before hitting the ball.
- Drive the golf cart in the appropriate areas, areas not intended for a golf cart are usually marked.
- Yell “FORE” if you ball is going to be close to hitting someone accidentally.
DON’T:
- Move or talk while someone is hitting the ball (or about to hit).
- Walk across the line of another player’s putt on the green.
- Hit any shot until the group in front of your is well out of range.
- Ever play when lighting or thunder is in the area.
- Throw clubs or get upset- it’s just a game.
- Leave trash in your golf cart when you finish playing your round.
Hi I am a new father and was wondering if it would be ok to bring my son who will be between 3 and 8 months this summer to golf with me he would most likely be asleep and if he got too loud I would leave early, just checking if this is even aloud and ok. Thanks
Yes you can bring your child. If you’re looking to avoid a lot of golfers on the course typically after 4 pm on weekends is a slower time. Thanks for the comment, hope this helps!