Golf - How To Be A Welcome Guest At Any Club & Course

Golf is a game loaded with traditions that areShow up at the Club House at least 45 mins
universal, whether it be in America, Gt. Britain,before your T Time, Ready To Play, Clubs, Balls,
Europe, The Middle & Far East, Africa orWater, immediately after signing in - report to
Latin America. know and observe these traditions,Starter so he can check you in, he will call you
you will always be welcome.when its your time to go to the first T, for the
Golf is not a sport - it's a game, let's start withrecord (while a lot of people are not aware of
dress code, while there are some rigid standardsthis) THE T TIME MEANS .. the first ball of the
to all such as : no Blue Jeans or T Shirts - theregroup has just been hit and is in the air.
are additional requirements at individual clubs,Most clubs expect you to play 9 Holes in 2 Hours
make sure you know what they are beforeor less - 18 Holes in Four Hours or Less.
showing up to play.How you handle yourself on the course will
If you are a single wanting to play at a Publicdetermine if you will make friends and influence
Course I suggest you call the Director of Golf atpeople to your advantage - NEVER EVER be the
the Club, discuss your handicap and approach toone responsible for holding up play, your place on
the game, are you a casual (just play for thethe course is approximately Half A Hole Behind
pleasure) - or serious golfer, keep score - noThe Group In Front - or in the case of a Par 3
talking when other plays on the T etc. tell himHole, you arrive ready to T Off as the group in
your preferred time of play : he will arrange forfront is putting out.
you to play with people of like interests etc.Follow these recommendations - you can even call
Standard Rules of Conduct : Call for A T Offprivate clubs, talk to the Director of Golf - you
Time - Explain Your Needs, 9 or 18 Holes, Golfnever know, sometimes they will set you up with
Cart or Walking - People To Play With etc.a member - you can play as a guest.