Basic Rules Of Golf

Before you can play a round of golf, you do need tounplayable due to hazards such as water, you may
have an understanding of the basic rules. Whetherdrop your ball or a replacement ball any place behind
you are just starting out in the sport or you arewhere your ball entered the hazard. You must also
looking to brush up on the rules, this is the article fortake a penalty stroke to your score.
you. The rules of golf are extensive and can beThe next set of basic rules of golf applies to putting.
confusing. A layout of the basic rules of golf in theWhen putting, you should never walk in front other
next few paragraphs will keep you safe and properplayer's golf balls. You should also never shadow the
on any course.other players when they are putting. Do not bring
The first set of basic rules of golf applies to teeinggolf hand carts onto the putting green and repair any
off. When you are teeing off, make sure no one ismarks to the green when you are finished.
around you. It can be very dangerous otherwise.The final set of basic rules of golf applies to the
There are tees for men and women. You mustsafety of other players. Golf carts should only be
always tee off from your gender's tee. The playerdriven on marked paths and never on the putting
who had the best score on the previous hole goesgreens. Use caution and common sense when using a
first. After that, the player whose ball is furthestgolf cart to ensure safety. You should never start a
from the hole goes first.hole until the group before you has finished putting
The second set of basic rules of golf applies toand left the area of the fairway and putting green.
hazards. If you hit your ball in a sand trap, you mustFollow these basic rules and you'll have a fun, safe
rake the trap when you are done. Also, if your ball isgame every time.