The following is a brief overview of the most important rules of golf etiquette to ensure that you always behave correctly on any golf course worldwide:
1. clothing
Golf caps
Headgear with a visor must be worn with the visor facing forward in accordance with golf etiquette.
Shirts and Polo shirts
Shirts and shirts must have a collar and sleeves and shirts must be worn tucked into trousers.
Pants & shorts
Blue jeans are strictly prohibited! These used to be considered work pants, were heavy and not suitable for sporting activities. Shorts for men must always reach to the knee.
Golf shoes
Golf shoes must have soft spikes or studs. Sneakers are prohibited.
2. punctuality
You have a duty to tee off at your specified tee time. Try to arrive at tee 1 5-10 minutes before your tee time.
3. golf tournament
For tournament evening events, you should follow the dress code specified in advance. If there are no instructions, we recommend smart casual attire.
4. golf equipment
In principle, no more than 14 golf clubs may be taken on a round of golf. Each golfer must play with their own golf equipment. According to golf etiquette, it is also mandatory to carry a rule book and a pitch fork with you at all times.
5. course of play
- Mark your golf ball before the first tee shot and inform your teammates of the special feature.
- Only tee off when the golfers in front of you are out of range.
- If a teammate is preparing to hit the ball, you should remain calm.
- Always play as quickly as possible, without creating a delay for other players. Allow faster playing groups to play through.
- Golfing etiquette states that divots that have been knocked out must be replaced.
- Pitch marks on the green must always be removed with the pitch fork .
- Bunkers must be leveled again after the shot with the rake provided for this purpose.
- The green and the tee may not be entered with a cart, trolley or golf bag.
- Do not step on the putting line of your fellow players.
- The results are always entered on the next tee after the hole has been completed.
- If a ball is lost, you have a maximum of 5 minutes time to search for it. According to golf etiquette, players should help their flight partner to find the ball.
- Cell phones, MP3 players or other devices that make noise must always be switched off or set to silent .
- If you have beaten a "lady" on a round of golf, it is usually a good idea to invite your teammate(s) for a drink after the round.
