Golf Etiquette

Golf Etiquette.

Here is a short guide to golf etiquette and golfing behaviour. It really means showing consideration to the course and other players, especially for beginners it is one of the most common pitfalls. Just keep in mind a few of the simplest rules as soon as you step on to the golf course.
Bunkers:
It is most annoying when some players leaves footprints and club marks in a bunker. Always smooth out any and all marks left by you. If a rake is not available at least try and use your club as best you can to smooth out. Leave the bunker as you would like to see it left.
Divots.
Using a practice swing or an actual swing shot. Take your time and replace the divot in the hole you created and make sure to press down the divot with your foot. It only takes seconds to do it.
Greens.
There is nothing worse than seeing pitch marks left un-repaired. A lot of the time when a ball lands on the green it leaves a pitch mark. You must repair such pitch marks using a special tool or a tee-peg. Make sure to have a pitch mark tool with you always. A brilliant tool is the Victorinox Swiss Army Golf Tool With Callaway Golf Balls The Repair Tool can be extended using the golf ball shaped pushbutton and can be used to repair depressions in the grass. The blades fitted on the side disappear into the inside of the tool with the slightest pressure, so that the fork is very comfortable to use. The blade of the Groove Cleaner can be used to clean the grooves on the golf club, and is very useful for punching the position for the tee--especially in hard or frozen ground. Avoid dragging your feet when on the green as it too will leave line marks on the grass.

Flag: Place it down gently dont throw or drop it. Don’t walk across the line of a players putt. Be totally silent when a player is taking their shot that applies at any time on the course.

Slow Play: While your partner is taking their shot be thinking and preparing for your shot, so as to be ready immediately to take yours. After teeing off try and walk as quickly as possible to your ball. At the green make sure to have your bag at the same side towards the next tee box.

If your golf ball goes into the rough and looks like being well hidden, you should direct the players behind you to play through. Dont give time searching direct them on right away as it prevents delays and frustration to those on the tee box behind you. Remember everyone looses their ball even Tiger Woods.