| Few other sports depend so greatly on the | | | | the previous group or lag behind. |
| integrity and good temperament of the players | | | | |
| than golf. Unlike other sports, golf does not | | | | On the green, golfers must fix their ball |
| depend on the supervision of referees or | | | | marks with care. They should not leave bare |
| umpires. Players are expected to both | | | | ground or smooth surface where the ball mark |
| understand the rules and etiquette of the | | | | was. Golfers should never dig under a ball |
| game. Golf is a game that relies not only on | | | | mark or leverage the soil upward. Players |
| skill and talent, but also on proper conduct | | | | should always remove the peg from the tee |
| and sportsmanship. Good etiquette on the | | | | after hitting. It is a breach of etiquette to |
| green will ensure maximum enjoyment of the | | | | leave a tee or push the tee into the ground. |
| game for all players. | | | | On the bunkers, players should leave the |
| | | | bunker as they found it. A few strokes of the |
| Golf is gentleman's and gentlewoman's sport. | | | | rake will smooth the sand and remove any |
| Players should take the time to study the | | | | trace of footprints. The golden rule is to |
| rules of the game. The rules serve to improve | | | | leave the golf course as the player found it |
| the game by sustaining the pace of play, | | | | and avoid excessive damage. |
| maintaining the quality of the golf course, | | | | |
| and ensuring the safety of the players. The | | | | Although golf is not a contact sport, players |
| spirit of the game depends on players | | | | must avoid injuring themselves or fellow |
| demonstrating discipline and sportsmanship at | | | | golfers. One player is permitted on the tee |
| all times regardless of how competitive they | | | | at a time. Players should never stand behind |
| are. If you are new to the game, or just need | | | | a golfer on the tee or anywhere on the |
| to refresh your golf etiquette, here are some | | | | course. Players should always be mindful of |
| basic considerations that will help keep the | | | | the group in front of them. If a golfer is |
| game enjoyable for you and those around you. | | | | hitting is the direction of other players, |
| | | | the golfer should shout the traditional |
| Golfers must always play without delay, in | | | | warning of "fore". |
| order to maintain the pace of the game. The | | | | |
| pace of the game requires players to ready to | | | | Golf etiquette is an essential part of the |
| hit the ball when their turn arrives. The | | | | game. Consideration of other golfers is |
| order of play is always the farthest from the | | | | absolutely required. Players must be still |
| whole first. Players should carry two | | | | and silent while other players are hitting. |
| uniquely marked balls. In order to reduce the | | | | Disturbing or distracting another player is |
| time for taking a shot, players should study | | | | simply unacceptable and contradictory to the |
| the shot while the other players are | | | | spirit of the game. Everyone wants to score |
| preparing to hit. A player should always hit | | | | and play well on the golf course, but good |
| the shot within 45 seconds of the previous | | | | golf also depends on having a good attitude |
| player's stroke. Golfers should never crowd | | | | and being extremely considerate. |