The game of kings is rich with traditions that should be observed in order to fully appreciate the experience. Learn about etiquette in the game of golf!

1. A
COMPREHENSIVE
GUIDE TO GOLF
ETIQUETTE
BY ANDRES MANUEL OLIVARES MIRANDA

2. LEAVE NO TRACE
MAINTAIN THE GOLF COURSE AT ALL COSTS.
BE SURE TO CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF.
THIS INCLUDES REPLACING YOUR DIVOTS AND REPAIRING
ANY PITCH MARKS.
AVOID WALKING ON BUNKERS AND BRING A RAKE TO USE AS
NEEDED.
LASTLY, MAKE SURE THERE IS NO LITTER CREATED BY THE
GROUP AND THROW AWAY ALL TRASH.
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3. EXHIBIT SPORTSMANSHIP
TAKE CARE NOT TO STEP ON OTHER PLAYERS PUTTING LINES
AND DO NOT DISTRACT A PLAYER.
IF YOU DON’T HAVE A CADDIE AND ARE IN CHARGE OF
MAINTAINING THE FLAGSTICK, TAKE CARE TO NOT STAND ON
ANYONE ELSE’S LINE.
WHEN EVERYONE HAS PUTTED OUT, WALK TO THE NEXT TEE.
ALSO, THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH A DISPLAY OF
FRUSTRATION; HOWEVER, ANGRY OUTBURSTS AIMED AT
OTHER PLAYERS ARE ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE.
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4. KNOW THE GAME
KNOWING THE RULES OF THE GAME CAN SAVE A LOT OF TIME
AND FRUSTRATION ON EVERYONE’S PART.
THUS, IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO COME PREPARED WITH AT LEAST
A GENERAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE GAME.
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5. ENSURE SAFE PLAY
ALWAYS PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR SURROUNDINGS.
IF THERE ARE PEOPLE NEARBY OR IN A POSITION WHERE
THEY COULD POTENTIALLY BE HIT, DO NOT SWING!
WAIT UNTIL PLAYERS ARE OUT OF RANGE AND ALERT STAFF
WHEN MAKING A STROKE THAT MIGHT ENDANGER
SOMEONE.
THE TRADITIONAL WORD OF WARNING WHEN A BALL IS IN
THE AIR AND MAY HIT SOMEONE IS “FORE!”.
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6. AVOID SLOW PLAY
IF YOUR GROUP IS NOT KEEPING UP WITH THE PACE OF THE
GROUP IN FRONT OF YOU TAKE CARE TO WALK REASONABLY
BETWEEN SHOTS.
SELECTING YOUR CLUB AND TAKING YOUR SHOT SHOULD
TAKE ABOUT 30-45 SECONDS.
IF YOU AREN’T READY TO PLAY WHEN IT IS YOUR TURN,
OFFER TO HAVE ANOTHER PLAYER GO FIRST.
IF A GROUP BEHIND YOURS IS MOVING FASTER, LET THEM
MOVE AHEAD.
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