Golf labels can be a complex topic. Tags can vary slightly between courses and game groups, the golden rule is always applied: treat other players as you want to be treated. Once you understand where to stay, when you talk and how to take care of the course, you will fit well, no matter the level of your skills. Here are ten essential courtesy tips that every beginner must know before going out on the course.
Be aware of everything
Golfists with big labels are aware of everything. Some things you need to know:
- Where is your ball. Do not lose track after a blow, choose a landmark or line to help trace it.
- Where you are standing. Do not block one’s purpose or row; Stay out of view while setting.
- When it’s your turn. Be willing to hit when it’s your time to play.
Entrance and disorganization slow down the game and irritate others.
Do not speak during the shakes
This is not negotiable: stay calm when someone is hitting. Golf requires a lot of concentration, despite your current ability. Talking, moving or rustling through the golf bag between someone who strikes is both unclear and attractive.
Know who plays first
In traditional golf labels, player farther from the hole goes the first. In the Tee box, the player with the lowest score in the previous hole usually hits first.
Most random bands play “Ready Golf”, where anyone who is ready. Ask your group what they prefer, but always be aware of the order.
Help look for lost balls
If someone in your group strikes a stroke in trouble, Help them find it.
Even if it’s not your ball, to get in a few minutes shows respect – and speeds up the round for everyone.
Respect the green
Green placement is a sacred land in golf. All players want a perfect setting surface, so you will need to contribute to it by making sure you follow the rules around the green. Here’s what this means:
- Never get into the line of setting someone (line from their golf ball in the hole).
- Mark your ball if it’s on the line of another player.
- Stay calm and silent while others are deciding.
- Be conscious when tending or removing the flag, with no shadows or movements that can be distracted.
Rhythm
Slow game is a big problem in golf. We all want to enjoy the game, but when the players waste time, it gets the fun from everyone. One thing all beginner players have to remember is that no one will take care if they struggle to play well as a new golf player, but if they play slowly everyone will remember. Not to be a slow group player:
- Get ready when it’s your turn.
- Limit pre-pole routines to 30-45 seconds.
- Walk intentionally between shooting.
- Discard others on their balls if you are in a wheelchair.
- If you are falling behind, Let the fastest groups play.
- Write your results when you go to the next Tee box not when you are standing next to the green.
Take care of the course
Good golfists leave the course better than they found it. If you go to a golf course and expect higher game conditions, you need to contribute to it yourself. Some of the bases include:
- Divot replace or fill them with the mixture of the given seed.
- Rake bunkers after use, including trail tracks.
- Adjust the ball signs in green by gently pulling the ground together again.
- Do not pull your feet into the greens or run the carriages where they should not go.
Play it safe
Staying safe and providing others are safe when playing with you is also important. Never hit when other players are inside the interval. If you notice that your golf shots are directed towards someone, make sure you shout “Fore!”
The best practice is to take a quick look around you before you make a rhythm (even the shakes of practice).
Treat disappointment as an adult
No matter how useful the golf is, it can be just as disappointing. Explosions on the course, throwing clubs, bad language etc can make it uncomfortable for other players in your group. If you are crazy about a blow that is completely understandable, just don’t make a scene.
If you want to learn to be a great golf player, you will have to overcome those bad shots anyway. A shot at a time is an important thought to adopt.
End up
When the round is over you want to make sure you thank your partners by playing and shaking hands. If you have used a caddy thank them and consult appropriately.
Golf is a social game, and small gestures go a long way in building respect and friendships.
Final thoughts
As a new golf player is not expected to know all the labels from the first day you hit the course. However, the sooner you learn to be a polite player, the more fun you will have (and the more invitations you will receive). Once you master the basics, simply treat others how you want to be treated in the course. This includes the show in time, being ready to play and hold well.
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