Golfing Etiquette – Looking after the Golf Course winter tips

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Golfing Etiquette – Looking after the Golf Course winter tips

Maintaining the quality of the golf course for the enjoyment of all is good golfing etiquette, especially in winter as courses become more vulnerable to the elements. Looking after your golf course in the winter is largely  matter of common sense and preparation.

 

  1. If you can carry your clubs instead of using a trolley (especially electric trollies which are heavy) then please do so.

  2. Stick to the paths provided. Do not take shortcuts across soft ground and if you do have to use a trolley or buggy then please keep them at least 5m from the putting surfaces.

  3. Do not walk onto tees or greens unless you are playing on them.

  4. Observe cart rules. Some courses will post “cart path only” signs; others will ask you to observe the “90-degree rule.” Do as you are told.

  5. Observe ropes and other directional instructions installed by the green staff – they are there for a reason.

  6. Ensure your shoes are in appropriate condition for winter golf, i.e. soft spikes in good order.

  7. Be careful not to damage the edge of the hole when removing your ball – this is very bad manners as it is directly detrimental to the enjoyment of your fellow players.

  8. Repair your divots in the fairway – they can take longer to heal in the winter!

  9. Repair your ball marks on the green.

  10. Always rake sand bunkers after hitting to erase your footprints and damage to the area where your ball was.

  11. Avoid taking a divot on a practice swing.

 

For the senior golfer or the less mobile golfer observing course etiquette can prove more of a challenge as bending to repair ball and pitch marks can be difficult. This is where the design of the ‘Greenstick’ can assist the less agile golfer. Repairing pitch marks is excellent golfing etiquette and is essential in order to maintain a smooth, true putting surface and The Greenstick makes this easy for the less agile but considerate golfer. Now available to buy on-line visit http://richardbrowngolf.co.uk/product/the-green-stick/.

 

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