| Golf course etiquette is an important subject for all | | | | gets all that out of the way, and besides, they will |
| golfers to review and try to practice. Unfortunately, | | | | probably know what your skill level is after the first |
| not all golfers practice good etiquette, and this can | | | | couple of holes anyway. |
| lead to a miserable round of golf. | | | | If you happen to be the worst player in your group, |
| Practicing courteous and considerate golf is always | | | | there are some things that you can do to show your |
| important then, but never more so than when you | | | | consideration for the other golfers in the group. One |
| are playing on a strange course by yourself and are | | | | is that if you are taking an inordinate number of |
| paired with strangers. So here are a few suggestions | | | | strokes to get close to the hole, just simply pick |
| to help you make sure that your golf experience in | | | | your ball up and quit that hole in order to show |
| this case is still a good one. | | | | courtesy to your playing partners and not hold up the |
| First of all, it's not fair to the rest of the golfers in | | | | game. |
| your group if you just show up to play with | | | | Another good practice is to not spend your time |
| absolutely no practice or preparation beforehand. So | | | | moaning and groaning about your game as you go |
| to show consideration to others, as well as to | | | | around the course. Of course, whenever we don't |
| improve your own score, get to the clubhouse early | | | | play well we have a tendency to feel bad about, but |
| and get in some good quality time on the driving | | | | try to keep as much of it to yourself as possible out |
| range and practice greens. This will help you get nice | | | | of consideration for your group. |
| and limbered up beforehand and ready to play so | | | | Something else to avoid is to be constantly analyzing |
| that you can usually start out playing your best right | | | | your swing and your game as you go around the |
| away. | | | | course. The simple truth is, the golf course is not the |
| When you speak to the starter, it's a good idea to | | | | place for learning about your swing or your golf |
| let them know your skill level and be very honest | | | | game. The place for working out problems with your |
| when you do. The reason for this is that regardless | | | | swing and your game is on the practice tee, while |
| of what anyone else says most golfers like to play | | | | the golf course if there for actually playing the game |
| with people of their own skill level. Most average | | | | instead. So be considerate of your fellow golfers, and |
| golfers can play with each other without much of a | | | | don't try to work out your swing problems on the |
| problem, but if a very high handicap golfer is paired | | | | golf course. |
| with a low handicap golf group, it can make for a | | | | On the other side of the coin, if you happen to be |
| difficult round of golf. And of course the opposite is | | | | the best golfer in the group, be kind and considerate |
| also true. | | | | to the others in your group, and try to keep |
| In order to avoid this situation, tell the starter what | | | | conversation as light as possible, even if things are |
| your average golf score is honestly and they can | | | | not going well for them. |
| usually know who to match you up with for the best | | | | Playing with strangers can be intimidating for almost |
| results. When you meet the fellow golfers in your | | | | any golfer, but by showing a little consideration and |
| group for the first time, it's a good idea to again | | | | empathy for those you play with, your playing |
| honestly assess your skill level with them right away, | | | | partners will often turn out to be friends at the end |
| even if you happen to be a relatively new golfer. This | | | | of the round instead of strangers. |