
GOLF
What I need to know
Players must wear a collared shirt and closed in shoes. Singlets and thongs are strictly not permitted.
Prior to Play
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Arrive at least ten minutes early to check-in at the Golf Shop.
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If you cannot meet your tee-time booking please contact the Golf Shop to cancel.
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Subject to other cancellations, you may be asked to change playing groups.
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Collect a sand bucket from areas adjacent to the Golfer’s Terrace.
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Be ready to play when it is your time to tee off.
On the Tee
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Mark your ball so that you can identify it.
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All players MUST tee off the mats at every hole.
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Hit ONLY when golfers ahead of you are off the green, and have moved to the next hole.
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Stand still and facing other golfers while they are hitting.
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Watch where all balls go to avoid time spent looking for lost balls.
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Yell the warning “FORE!” if your ball is heading toward another golfer.
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Sand your divot.
The Fairway
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Walk directly to your ball unless you reach someone else’s ball first.
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Place your bag or cart near you when hitting.
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Take no more than one practice swing.
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Player furthest from the hole usually plays first, but golfers out of range of the group in front can play first, if ready.
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Sand your divot, and others you may see whilst walking the fairways.
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Walk briskly between shots and be ready to play when it is your turn.
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Keep pace with the group in front of you at all times.
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Assist playing partners when needed by bringing clubs, finding lost balls, etc.
On the Green
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Place your bag or cart between the green and the next tee.
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Take all clubs that you may need.
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Repair your own ball marks and others.
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Avoid stepping on another player’s putting line.
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Players begin putting when all balls are on the green.
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The person furthest away from the hole putts first.
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Mark your ball if it is in the path of another player’s ball.
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Record all scores on the next tee.
Course Etiquette
