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19 articles tagged “golf etiquette”.
Golf etiquette keeps everyone safe and makes the game enjoyable. Children learn it quickly when it's taught simply and modelled by adults. Here are the key lessons, in kid-friendly language.
In some countries, particularly the UK and Ireland, public footpaths and rights of way cross many golf courses. Walkers have a legal right to use them, and golfers need to share the course safely and…
The practice green is where golfers warm up, hone their putting stroke and settle nerves before a round. On a busy morning, it can be crowded. A few simple courtesies keep it pleasant and useful for…
Golf carts make the game accessible and can speed up play, but they can also damage the course, slow things down and cause accidents if used carelessly. Knowing cart etiquette keeps you safe…
Golf can be infuriating. A three-putt, a duffed chip or a ball that bounces into the water can turn a calm golfer red-faced. Anger is natural, but it rarely helps: it tightens your muscles, speeds up…
Walking a golf course with a well-behaved dog at your side is a pleasure, and in some places it's a long tradition. Some clubs welcome dogs; many don't. If you'd like to golf with your dog, it's…
An invitation to play at a private golf club is a treat. You may get to play a course you couldn't otherwise access, with a host who's a member. But private clubs often have their own customs, and as…
Tipping in golf can be confusing. Should you tip the caddie, and how much? What about the person who loads your bag onto a cart or cleans your clubs? Customs vary enormously between countries and…
Golf etiquette doesn't stop at the 18th green. Many golf clubhouses, especially at traditional private clubs, have their own customs and rules covering dress, shoes, hats, phones and behaviour. They…
In a competition, can you ask a playing partner what club they hit? Can your caddie help line you up? Can you tell an opponent how a putt breaks? The rules on advice and caddies catch out many…
Waiting on every tee, standing in the fairway while the group ahead putts out, a five-and-a-half-hour round: slow play frustrates golfers and can wreck your rhythm. You can't always control the pace…
Being invited to play with better golfers can be exciting and intimidating at the same time. You might worry about holding them up, embarrassing yourself or slowing the game. In reality, most good…
