| Golf is a game loaded with traditions that are | | | | Show 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 or | | | | Water, 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 with | | | | record (while a lot of people are not aware of |
| dress code, while there are some rigid standards | | | | this) THE T TIME MEANS .. the first ball of the |
| to all such as : no Blue Jeans or T Shirts - there | | | | group 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 before | | | | or 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 Public | | | | determine if you will make friends and influence |
| Course I suggest you call the Director of Golf at | | | | people to your advantage - NEVER EVER be the |
| the Club, discuss your handicap and approach to | | | | one responsible for holding up play, your place on |
| the game, are you a casual (just play for the | | | | the course is approximately Half A Hole Behind |
| pleasure) - or serious golfer, keep score - no | | | | The Group In Front - or in the case of a Par 3 |
| talking when other plays on the T etc. tell him | | | | Hole, you arrive ready to T Off as the group in |
| your preferred time of play : he will arrange for | | | | front 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 Off | | | | private clubs, talk to the Director of Golf - you |
| Time - Explain Your Needs, 9 or 18 Holes, Golf | | | | never know, sometimes they will set you up with |
| Cart or Walking - People To Play With etc. | | | | a member - you can play as a guest. |