7 Etiquettes in the Golf Course Every Golfer Should Know Of

The game of golf is more than just swinging a golf club and putting a small ball into a hole. It also requires patience and the ability to follow rules and etiquettes that will magnify and improve one's attitude, sportsmanship and discipline. So here are seven golf course etiquettes that every golfer should know of and obey, wherever and whichever golf course they may be.

    Silence please – being quiet when another golfer is preparing to take his shot is one of the most common rules in golf. Be still and quiet when another player is about to swing and keep your stories, comments and even your jokes after the shot, this way you won't be causing any distractions.
    Giving the right distance – maintain proper distance whenever another golfer is about to take his shot. This means do not stand too close to him to the point that you may become a distraction. Just stand on the side and not behind or in front of another golfer. You should also watch over the shadow you are casting as it should likewise not hinder other players.
    Keeping in pace – do not cause delays to other players, rather be prepared to take your shot when your turn has come. After hitting your shot, leave the tee immediately so the next golfer can already prepare for his own shot.
    Knowing your turn – keep in mind that during the first tee, the lowest handicapped-golfer usually gets to hit first and the golfer who shot the lowest score on the previous hole gets to hit first on the succeeding tee. And also, mark your ball on the green as soon as you can.
    Respect the line – Respecting the line means not stepping on a golfer's line when in the green or in other words, not walking in between the ball and the hole of another golfer. It doesn't matter if you have to walk all the way around just to follow this rule, you just simply have to do it, no matter what.
    Eyes open and be alert – this means having the awareness not to hit into the group that is ahead of you. If you are hitting in an area where the ball distance of your shot can potentially hit other players, particularly those that are ahead of you, just wait for all of them to finish and get out of the area. No golfer would want to hit another golfer with the ball since it is a sign of rudeness apart from being physically hurtful.
    Damage control – never ever pull out your golf ball out of the hole using your putter as this will only damage the cup, particularly its sides. Always use your fingers in removing the ball from the whole and make sure that you put the flag stick into the golf hole when you are done putting as this will enable other players, particularly those that are behind you to know which part of the green the hole is located.