| Beginning a game of golf is known as "Teeing off" | | | | balls and tees as well, there's a good chance you |
| as this refers to the tee which is the box or area | | | | could lose at least one or two balls during a game |
| where you take your tee shots from. On some | | | | and most tees even the plastic ones will snap and |
| courses these can be clearly marked with | | | | get damaged during a game too. |
| wooden borders creating a box effect but some | | | | Deciding who goes first can be simple among |
| more prestigious courses have a larger grass area | | | | friends but when playing professionally or with |
| with three markers that show where beginners | | | | people of higher social standing it is common |
| and professionals should tee off from, sometimes | | | | courtesy to offer them the first shot, in |
| there is a marker for women too. | | | | subsequent holes it will be the previous hole's |
| Teeing off and waiting to tee off is an important | | | | winner who tees off first. |
| part of any golf game and there are quite a few | | | | Before you tee off you should check that any |
| elements of courtesy and etiquette you'll need to | | | | other golfers playing ahead of you are safely out |
| pay adhere to so that all golfers are given an | | | | of range, in most cases this may be waiting for |
| even chance and respect when they step up to | | | | them to reach the next hole but if the next hole |
| the tee. There are plenty of fairly basic measures | | | | doubles back on the hole you're playing on then |
| such as making sure all mobile phones are turned | | | | you may have to wait a little longer, especially if |
| off and being quiet when the player is taking their | | | | you're new to the game or there are strong |
| shot but there are other unwritten rules to golf | | | | crosswinds. |
| that you should observe. | | | | When it is your turn to take your drive then you |
| Make sure you're fully prepared for the game, | | | | should limit the number of practice swings you |
| this means filling out your scorecard before the | | | | take o help speed the game along, you should |
| game begins, this will mean you'll stand a better | | | | also take a step back when practicing, once you |
| chance at scoring the game correctly, something | | | | are comfortable and ready step forward to |
| that can be the source of arguments among | | | | address the ball for your actual tee shot. |
| golfers. Make sure you have plenty of spare golf | | | | |