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on 8/25/2006 It is proper to pick up your tee if it is still on the box green, but not the divot. If you notice when teeing up off the tee box the divot's are not replaced.
on 2/15/2006 Whenever you are waiting for someone in your group to hit, make sure that your shadow is not interfering with their concentration. Sometimes it is easy to forget when standing behind someone that you may be casting a distracting shadow.
on 11/22/2005 Whenever someone else in your group is hitting, stop and watch where their ball settles. Since you are off to one side, you may have a better angle to follow their shot - especially if it goes a bit awry. Note where it lands, so you can help them find it.
on 11/22/2005 More and more golfers are starting to look for lost balls in water and in the rough.
on 11/22/2005 When playing with someone who is obviously struggling, resist the temptation to give advice and tips. If the person asks for your advice, give him something simple you've noticed and tell him to work on it at the range.
on 11/22/2005 After raking the sand, place the rake into the bunker. Leaving a rake outside the bunker creates an unnecessary obstruction to other players.
on 11/22/2005 When putting, never walk in front of anyone else's line from the ball to the pin. This is impolite even if you are merely retrieving your own ball from the hole.
on 11/22/2005 When another player is teeing off, be sure you're not in a position to distract him in any way. Never stand anywhere in front of him (even if well to the side) and avoid standing directly behind. Keep at least 10 feet from the player as well.
on 11/22/2005 If, when walking down the fairway, you pass someone who's about to hit his ball, stop and be silent when he pulls his club from his bag. Some people like silence not only when hitting, but also during their pre-shot routine.
on 11/22/2005 If you see someone struggling on the course, don't laugh. Try to help if you can, and remember that you were not a born golfer, either.
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