Course Etiquette

Being polite on the golf course is actually part of the official rules of golf. There are many times when proper etiquette is forgotten by others who may be playing with you. Make sure your cell phone is turned off or to a setting that is not distracting to others. Do not move, talk, or make unnecessary noise when I player is getting ready to swing. The putting green is one of the most important places to remember courtesy. Make sure your shadow does not go across the line of someone else's putt. Also, do not stand directly behind a player's line while they are putting. This can be viewed as unfair and trying to read the line of the putt for your own benefit. The biggest thing to remember is to keep up the pace. Make sure you keep up with the group in front of you. Do not spend hours searching for a lost ball, this can hold up the whole course. Have a great weekend!