Back9ers Golf Society

SOCIETY RULES

 

When playing in a Society Competition players must, at all times, abide by the general rules of golf and those specific to the course being played.

 

The following society rules - ON THE NEXT PAGES - are specific to our Golf Society and supersede any other rules.

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Golf Etiquette.

Golf is played, for the most part, without the supervision of a referee or umpire. The game relies on the integrity of the individual to show consideration for other players, care for the course and to abide by the Rules. All players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive they may be.

Etiquette is an integral and inextricable part of the game, which has come to define golf's values worldwide.

Put simply, it is a series of guidelines that exist to show other players, whether through divot repair or awareness of your shadow, a degree of fairness which you would expect to receive in return.

In terms of golf's environment, etiquette is about showing respect for the course on which you are playing and the work that has been put in to create it. It’s about making sure that the game is played safely and that others on the course are able to enjoy the round as much as you.

In short: it’s about showing consideration to all others on the course at all times.

Do:

• Play at a reasonable pace.

• Repair ball marks, replace divots, and rake bunkers.

• Have the player who is farthest away from the pin hit first on each shot.

• Respect the rules and regulations of the course you are playing.

Don't:

• Move or talk while someone in your group is hitting the ball (or about to hit).

• Ask your opponent what club he hit.

• Walk across the line of another player's putt on the green.

• Hit your shots until the group in front of you is well out of range.