Golf Etiquette

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The beginner golfer needs to be aware of the rules or "golf etiquette" that is essential to the game. You will probably hear the word etiquette mentioned with golf more than any other sport. These beginners golf tips will help to ensure your golf etiquette is up to par.

SAFETY

• Be sure the group ahead of you is out of range

• Yell "Fore" if your shot is heading towards other players
  

• Make sure no one is near when swinging the club
  

PACE OF PLAY

• #1 beginners golf tip - Be prepared to hit when it's your turn

• While the player that is away technically goes first, "ready golf" is the etiquette most golfers favor

• Don't spend too much time looking for a lost ball

• If you're group is playing at a slower pace, golf etiquette says allow the group behind you to play through

• Once your group has finished putting, replace the flag and leave the green immediately
  

BEGINNERS GOLF TIPS ON MAINTAINING THE COURSE

• Always fill your divots with the sand supplied on the golf cart

• Rake the sand traps after hitting out of them

• Repair your ball marks on the green (a rule of golf etiquette often neglected)

ADDITIONAL GOLF ETIQUETTE TIPS

• A golf etiquette rule of extreme importance is to stay quiet when someone else is hitting

• Stay out of others line of sight when they are hitting

• On the putting green don't allow your shadow to cast across another players putting line

• Don't walk across a players putting line. Golf etiquette suggests walking over or around the putting line

• If your ball is in another players putting line, mark it with a coin or ball marker
  

It's important to take note of these beginners golf tips, as golf etiquette is a vital part of the game.  Also see our article on Safety Guidelines and how they apply to golf etiquette.