Golf Lesson - The 10 Commandments of Good Golf Etiquette

Discover ten most important golf lesson that you will need to obey throughout all your golfing life. Do you know what they are. Find out now.

Even when you are not golf pro, being on your best behavior on the course will make you shine like a true sports star. As with any sport, the important golf lesson is to follow the few rules of etiquette. 

• Golf Lesson Number One:
  Be on time. Most courses require tee time appointments. Make sure to arrive at the course about 30 minutes before your tee off. This give you ample time to park, get your clubs, take care of cart rental and warm up.
  
• Golf Lesson Number Two:
  Comply with the dress code. If you don't know the dress code, make a phone call and ask. Some courses prohibit jeans. Some prohibit shorts. Some call for golf shoes without spikes. If you carry a cell phone, ask if they are permitted before you hit the course. While it is easy enough to change your ringer to silent or vibrate, answering your cell phone still requires you to talk - in some cases at the top of your voice. Leave it behind if you can.
  
• Golf Lesson Number Three:
  Lay down an order of play before you begin. Use the old coin toss method or simply make a decision, but have a plan.
  
• Golf Lesson Number Four:
  Stay quiet and still when a golfer in your group in a group that is very close by is preparing to hit, particularly when they are putting. Don't cloud the golfer's line of vision.
  
• Golf Lesson Number Five:
  Observe where you hit! Don't swing if you run the risk of hitting a fellow golfer with an erratic ball. Similarly, don't hit until you know your ball won't drop down into the group playing in front of you. While you may think it's common sense that players won't stand directly behind you when you're preparing to swing, check - just to be sure.
  
• Golf Lesson Number Six:
  Be protective. Protect the greens by replacing your divots and repairing all ball marks. Don't upset sand traps any more than necessary and keep in mind to rake them smooth before you leave. Here's another tip: exit a sand trap on the shallow side to avoid creating more damage to the trap.
  
• Golf Lesson Number Seven:
  Follow cart rules. If you are driving a cart, know the rules for the course. Carts may be forbidden on wet, rainy days. Some courses require carts to stay on selected paths. At all times keep your cart a good distance from greens and tees and never park in another golfer's way.
  
• Golf Lesson Number Eight:
  No matter what movies or television shows portray, business deals are rarely cinched on the golf course. It's not easy to talk business on the course because the game requires concentration. Don't break a golfer's concentration on the game by trying to secure a business deal.
  In addition, it is suggested that any betting on the game of golf be kept nominal, or as a "friendly" bet. Anything larger creates anxiety and bitterness - which is far against the goal of the game.
  
• Golf Lesson Number Nine:
  Here's a tip: Tip. If you are using a caddy or assistant offered by the course, remember to tip. Ask a "regular" at the course what the norm is and tip that amount.
  Golf Lesson Number Ten:
  Do have fun and enjoy the game!