Golf Etiquette

• Repair pitch marks on the green
• Replace and repair divots
• Rake bunkers after playing a shot
• Repair spike marks where necessary after putting out
• Not loiter on or near putting greens when marking a card
• Make sure the group ahead are out of range before playing a shot
• Shout "FORE" if there is the slightest possibility a ball may strike someone
• Ensure that there is no one too near before making a swing
• Not move, talk or stand close to, or directly behind, the ball or the hole when a player is making a stroke
• Play without delay
• Signal players behing to pass when searching for a ball
• Allow faster players to pass through
• Ensure no damage is done to the greens when laying down golf bags and flagsticks
• Replace the flagstick properly before leaving the green
• Avoid causing damage to the course with practice swings
• Show courtesy and consideration to fellow players