Guide to golf course etiquette 17 Articles

by Matthew Adams

Golf course etiquette is really common sense, there to ensure a smooth round of Golf. It should be noted, etiquette are not direct rules of the game. But, there is a number of etiquette that all golfers should be aware o...read more

by Jeremy Peters

Golf etiquette is in some ways more important than actually playing well. Other players will put up with bad play from their friends, but bad etiquette will not be tolerated. Etiquette is really just about respect fo...read more

by David Monk

Golf Etiquette for Beginners. Following golf etiquette isn't just about obeying norms of behavior established by retired army colonels who want to relive their days of authority through the golf club committee. It's abo...read more

by Chris B.

1.) Never walk in someone else's putting line. If one of your playing partners has his ball on the green, do not walk between his ball and the hole. This could cause his putt to not roll true if your footprint left a sc...read more

by Al Kueker

In my life I am first a golfer, and second a golf course superintendent. I've played the game since I was old enough to hold a club, some 45 years ago, and played with some success ever since. I play golf because, first an...read more

by Tony Foster

While there are numerous things you can do to practice golf course etiquette, the following are my top 3 tips: 1) Show up to the course 45 minutes to an hour before your scheduled tee time. This will give you more than ...read more

by Monty Williscroft

The first thing to learn about golf, is good course etiquette. Why? It's the fastest way to gain the respect of your fellow players. Here are some basics. Don't be late for your tee time. Don't move, talk, rustle, je...read more

by James Raia

If technology, corporate sponsors, multi-million dollar purses and the influence of television are momentarily dismissed, a case can be made that little has changed about golf in the last century. Consider golf's great ...read more

by James Ruhnke

Short and sweet. Slow play is caused in several major ways but motorized golf carts is the bigee. Golf carts with two players who stink. One slices into the trees on the right and the other pull-yanks one left across th...read more

by T.A. Niles

The Rules of Golf state that "All players shall conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive they may be. This is the spirit of the game...read more

by Chris C

Golf course etiquette, the mere suggestion of this tends to bring up fierce discussions in club houses across the country. Golf is a great sport when played with people you enjoy being around but the wrong person in front...read more

by vancouverdave

Do Not Drag Your Heels on the Greens. (or anywhere else for that matter) Do Repair Your Ball Marks. Do Replace Your Divots. Do Rake the Bunkers. Do Follow Signs Instructing You to STAY OUT of Environmentally Sensitiv...read more

by Ron Hardwick

Etiquette: Definition The body of rules governing the way in which people behave socially, ceremonially, or in public life. Golf etiquette is how you conduct yourself on and around the golf course. In conjunction with th...read more

by Stephanie White

Proper etiquette for golf I would have to say differinciates between places. Here in Texas, our rules are basically simple and most be followed, so says my golf coach at CHS. We must always wear khaki shorts or khaki pants...read more

by Michael Thompson

I'll confess. As snot-nosed teen golfers during the 1970s, we would finish our rounds at a rural dump of a course and then head for the side streets of the swankier suburban country club. When someone in a polyester f...read more

by Luke Whittington

When talking to friends, they get the impression all golfers are pompous, up themselves posh gits because they of "the golf course rules" [known as etiquette to everyone else] they follow. But this is far from the truth. ...read more

by Michael O'Connor

Before a first time golfer goes to play their round. Read the etiquette for the Golf Course. First off be respectable when pulling up in your car,the college kids will grab your clubs and stage them for play. Next, check i...read more