Etiquette on the Course

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Safety

Players should ensure that no-one is standing close by or in a position to be hit by a club, the ball or stones/pebbles/divots, etc. Players should not play until the group in front is out of range. If a ball is struck such that danger to others might occur, give an immediate warning by shouting “fore!”

Consideration for others

Do not disturb other players by moving, talking etc. Put mobile phones on ‘silent mode’. Do not stand directly behind the ball or the hole, when a player is about to play. Do not tee up until it is your turn to play. Do not stand on, or cast shadows over, the line of an opponent’s putt.

Pace of play

Keep up with the group in front. If you lose a hole and delay the group behind, invite the group behind to play through, no matter how many players in the flight. Be ready to play as soon as it is your turn. Place bags/carts in a position such that quick movement in the direction of the next shot / next green is possible. Leave the putting green immediately once all players have holed out.

Lost balls

Play a provisional ball if it is possible that a ball is lost outside a hazard. You are allowed 3 minutes to find a lost ball.

Care of the course

Rake bunkers after use – even if the marks were made by others. Replace your divots on fairways or those of others if you find them. Repair your pitch marks and those of others if you find them. Fill divots on tee boxes with soil. Do not place bags or trolleys on the greens. Place the flagstick down onto the green carefully to avoid damage. Replace flagsticks properly before leaving the green. Do not lean on your putter whilst waiting on a green.