How to Have Golfing Etiquette

Exhibiting golfing etiquette shows you exemplify the best pursuit to come from the game–-no, not a miraculous shot from a devastating bunker-bound drive, but the adherence to a set of rules devised ages ago. When you align yourself with the etiquette of the game as outlined in these steps you will enjoy golf more and those around you will enjoy your company more too.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Allow for those ahead of you, regardless of how slow they are playing, to hole out. Entering another group's playing area, benign as your entrance may be, is a big no-no.

2. Speed your game up. Know what club you want to hit next the second your current strike sends the ball into the air. Take a single practice stroke and then hit the ball. Speed is a key factor when you have golfing etiquette as you don't want to hold others up.

3. Close out your hole when your entire golf troupe has completed it too. Standing on the edge of the green with your bag over your shoulder when your buddies still haven't holed out is poor golf etiquette.

4. Play "brain games" with other players subtly and politely, without being loud and obnoxious or too obvious. Golf is as much a mental game as a game of skill, so you can try to "psych out" your opponents by offering constructive tips or criticism. Openly insulting another player's game, however, is downright rude and unacceptable.

Tips & Warnings

• Play golf like you want to play it, but keep in mind when you exhibit golfing etiquette, you will be treating those around you the way you want them to treat you.
• Hit the ball back? You've seen "Sideways" too many times. Returning fire is the quickest way to turn a nice game of golf into a nasty free-for-all, testosterone fueled mêlée.

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