Golf etiquette centers on pace of play, courtesy, and course maintenance, requiring players to be ready when it’s their turn, stay quiet during swings, avoid distractions, fix divots and ball marks, rake bunkers, respect putting lines, and generally be respectful and keep the game moving for everyone’s enjoyment.
PACE OF PLAY KEYS & ON-COURSE BEHAVIOR MUSTS
Players should be ready to play when it’s their turn. Be prepared to hit when it’s your turn helps keep the group moving. Your position on the golf course is keeping pace with the group in front not staying ahead of the group behind you.
Players should exercise being quiet and still. Try to avoid talking, moving, or casting shadows on a playing partner’s line while they are swinging or putting. If there is any chance a stray stroke will put another in danger yell FORE immediately.
Limit your practice swings, one or two should be plenty and most of the time you can do them before it is your turn.
Choose the Right Tees. Play from a set of tees that matches your skill level to maintain pace.
Manage your personal noise (cell phone and music). Please be mindful of how these can influence those playing with you.
Manage your emotions and honor traditions (shake hands and be respectful of your playing partners.
COURSE CARE & MAINTENANCE
Players need to fix their divots. We use sand to fill the voids caused by divots. The sand helps the turf below regenerate by holding heat and moisture in the divot. It is easy. Take two seconds and cover the divot just below the turf height with sand. This is one way you can do your part and help everybody have the best turf conditions.
Players need to fix ball marks. Use the tool we provided and fix the mark your ball made when it landed on the putting surface. Unrepaired ball marks prevent the ball from rolling smooth or true. It only takes a couple seconds, and it improves everybody else’s experience playing after you. Members leaving it better than they found it makes Grandezza that much more special for all.
Rake bunkers. We spend several hours making sure they are perfect for you. Please remember there are golfers after you and if you don’t do your part, they don’t get the same experience you got.
Respect the green. Avoid walking in someone else’s putting lines and avoid dragging or twisting your feet.
Handle the flagstick with care and place it out of the way from those playing the hole with you. Gently lay the flagstick on the green to avoid turf damage or the loss of distance prisms.
GENERAL CONDUCT
Arrive Early. This helps keep the course flowing at the right pace.
Dress Appropriately. Respect the course’s dress code. Dress code is published on the Grandezza member website under Club Resources under Rules and Regulations.
Follow Cart Rules. Obey signs and roped off areas. The superintendent is asking you to help save the course. Why argue with the one that is the turf expert. They are only trying to help you have the best product for everybody to play. Keep feet inside as you are operating the cart. Save yourself from a preventable injury.
Following and respecting these few suggestions is one way to guarantee a better experience for everybody. We hope to count on your support.
