
Most people that decide to take up golf are casual golfers who simply want to get on the course and enjoy playing for a couple of hours every now and then. But there are also experienced golfers, male and female, who would rather not suffer through newbie intruders ruining their afternoon on the greens. There is room for both on the golf course, but respect is key. Respect for your fellow golfers, respect for the course and respect for the game. It’s important to keep up with the group in front of you, be courteous to other players and have fun.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) rule book almost 300 pages long! Unless you are preparing for a career as a golf professional, you probably have more important things going on in your life than learning all of these rules. As a casual golfer, I can’t think of a good reason why you should. (If you are playing for money, then you might, but I don’t advocate gambling on the course. That may change as my game improves.) However, it is important to understand golf etiquette and a few rules before you step onto the course. The more you play, the more you will want to learn about the rules. You don’t want to cheat yourself strokes or frustrate other golfers in your group by trying to figure out what to do.
For information on golf rules and etiquette, visit www.usga.org. For a fun and useful on-course rules guide, check out http://golfsurvivalguide.com/rules-pocket-guide.html
Now get out there and play!
The United States Golf Association (USGA) rule book almost 300 pages long! Unless you are preparing for a career as a golf professional, you probably have more important things going on in your life than learning all of these rules. As a casual golfer, I can’t think of a good reason why you should. (If you are playing for money, then you might, but I don’t advocate gambling on the course. That may change as my game improves.) However, it is important to understand golf etiquette and a few rules before you step onto the course. The more you play, the more you will want to learn about the rules. You don’t want to cheat yourself strokes or frustrate other golfers in your group by trying to figure out what to do.
For information on golf rules and etiquette, visit www.usga.org. For a fun and useful on-course rules guide, check out http://golfsurvivalguide.com/rules-pocket-guide.html
Now get out there and play!