Website for beginner golf etiquette?

[99s]

I've got an opportunity to do some subbing in a golf league and would like to read up on do's and don'ts. It seems like every time I play I learn some new informal rule or tradition from more experienced players, and figured I could come up the curve quicker with some homework.

99s

[scottevans77]

http://www.usga.org/playing/etiquette/etiquette.html

Another hint, play golf with some older gentlemen who have been around the game for a while. You'll learn rather quickly what to do and what not to do. I was fortunate enough to learn the game from a couple of seniors and am very thankful for all that they've taught me.

[99s]

Thanks. I appreciate the suggestion on golfing with seniors too...the retired golfers I know are pretty serious about their game, and I'm reluctant to to play with them at my current skill level.

[helianthusdd]

Originally Posted by 99s

I've got an opportunity to do some subbing in a golf league and would like to read up on do's and don'ts. It seems like every time I play I learn some new informal rule or tradition from more experienced players, and figured I could come up the curve quicker with some homework.

99s

I agee that it's not simple to play with retired golfers. They bored with us soon. My suggestions are going to club to meet and practice with others at your skill level and reading guide books and videos of pros. Moreover, you can refer some useful tips below:

1. Don't waste your money on expensive clubs until you have reached a basic level of competency.
2. Don't go near a golf course until you have reached a basic level.
3. Get lessons from a qualified professional.
4. Learn the three fundamentals
5. Watch the pro's.
6. Practice.
7. Learn the rules of golf and basic golf etiquette.

I hope that these tips help you avoid costly mistakes many people made, including myself.

Jen

[Inebriated]

Play with other golfers. I played with my dad years ago, who isn't much of a golfer, but he HAS been around it in the business world and knows how to and how not to act. So my best advice is just go golf with a golfer (as silly as it sounds).

[sacm3bill]

Originally Posted by scottevans77

http://www.usga.org/playing/etiquette/etiquette.html

That link looks broken, try this: http://www.usga.org/etiquette/tips/Golf-Etiquette-101/

[MiniBlueDragon]

Originally Posted by sacm3bill

That link looks broken, try this: http://www.usga.org/etiquette/tips/Golf-Etiquette-101/

There are also a lot of videos on that website here: http://www.usga.org/Etiquette.aspx?id=7790

[sean_miller]

Originally Posted by helianthusdd

I agee that it's not simple to play with retired golfers. They bored with us soon. My suggestions are going to club to meet and practice with others at your skill level and reading guide books and videos of pros. Moreover, you can refer some useful tips below:

Don't waste your money on expensive clubs until you have reached a basic level of competency.

Don't go near a golf course until you have reached a basic level.

Get lessons from a qualified professional.

Learn the three fundamentals

Watch the pro's.

Practice.

Learn the rules of golf and basic golf etiquette.

I hope that these tips help you avoid costly mistakes many people made, including myself.

Jen

Since number 7 was the only one relevant to his query, even though it added no information, I'm guessing you've responded to the wrong thread.

[acetoolguy]

Most will get a bit short with you if you are slow, not if your bad. Keep up with them, even it mean picking up your ball and walking with it for a 150 yards.