| Proper golf etiquette seems to be extremely | | | | The Flag: |
| important to all people who play the game. I know | | | | Always wait for all golfers to hit their ball onto the |
| for me it took me some time to fully understand | | | | green before removing the flag stick from the |
| all of proper etiquette rules. Sure there were | | | | hole. When you remove the flag stick, be sure to |
| some simple ones like never talk during someone's | | | | place it down softly to ensure that the green |
| back swing, however there were others that I | | | | does not get damaged. Preferably the flag should |
| learned over time. For example when playing a | | | | be placed on the fringe, but if placed directly on |
| recreational round of golf you should take no | | | | the green be sure gently place it down. Finally if a |
| longer then two minutes to look for a lost ball. | | | | player wants the flag stick to remain in when |
| Below are some additional tips in regards to | | | | they are putting make sure to hold the flag so |
| proper golf course etiquette. | | | | that it does not blow in the wind, which could be |
| Golf Carts | | | | distracting. Also try and hold the flag in a way |
| Make sure you drive your golf carts with care. | | | | that your shadow does not cover the hole or the |
| Always pay attention to the signs on the course. | | | | putting line for the golfer. |
| If a sign states not to drive past a certain point | | | | On the Green: |
| don't. My brother-in-law always seems to miss | | | | One of the most important rules is to never walk |
| these signs and we end up practically parked on | | | | in front of someone's putting line on the green. So |
| the fringe, or when the starter says stay out of | | | | be sure to walk around a fellow golfers' golf ball |
| the fescue, he can't help himself and we end up | | | | to ensure you do not inadvertently walk in his/her |
| wheels deep in the tall grass. Also never drive into | | | | line. Also be sure to replace all ball marks created |
| sand traps, onto tee boxes and stay at least 15 | | | | by your approach shot when arriving at the |
| yards from the green at all times. | | | | green. |
| Ball Hunting: | | | | On the Tee: |
| As stated above golfers playing a recreational | | | | As stated above you should be completely silent |
| round should only spend two minutes searching | | | | when others are hitting there tee-shots. You |
| for a lost ball. As a courtesy, golfers in the group | | | | should also try and remain out of eye sight from |
| should all keep an eye on each others tee shots | | | | the golfer hitting the tee shot, which could serve |
| to help find your groups balls faster. It should be | | | | as distraction. Golfers should remain still. Finally the |
| noted that the official rule states that a golfer has | | | | individual with the best score from the previous |
| five minutes to find a lost ball, this was meant for | | | | hole should be the first to tee-off on the next |
| tournament golf only. | | | | hole. |