What is Golf Etiquette

Golf is a sport that should be played in a friendly and supportive atmosphere, that’s where Golf Etiquette comes in. The main aim of every golfer should be to enjoy their sport. Even when you are playing match play, you are still competing against the course, the elements and yourself, individual differences must acquiesce to the great tradition of fair play and exemplary manners that characterize committed golfers.

Golfers should not tolerate or condone unsporting behavior under any circumstance. A golfer must be able to tee up at any course in the world and enjoy the calming and comfortable feeling of belonging to a very elite and special group of individuals who value sportsmanship above individual achievement or edification.

Unwritten Rules of Golf Etiquette

Golfers must abide by all the written and unwritten rules of golf including:

• No attempt or facilitation of cheating.
• No loss of temper.
• No deliberate or accidental provoking and distracting of opponents.
• No verbal abuse of anyone on the golf course.
• No throwing of clubs, balls, gloves or any objects on the course.
• No damaging or littering the course.
• No swearing, shouting or making unnecessary noise.
• No moving your ball to advantage, unless allowed by local rule.

What Should You Do About Golf Etiquette at Your Club

Nothing, except set an example with your own behavior. Be a leader, a custodian of golf virtue and an icon to fair play. Choose the road less traveled, the road where you do not stoop to the gutter where the cheats and the idiots live. Enjoy your golf, but not at the expense of other golfers experience. If you want to comment about Golf Etiquette, check out our Golf Blog.