[Kim Maengnyeong's Golf English] "A Golfer's Resolution for the Year of the Gyeja"

In the New Year 2020, everyone hopes to become golfers who follow rules and manners.

2020 is the Year of the Rat according to the Chinese zodiac.

The rat generally has a strong negative image. It steals grains and gnaws on objects with its front teeth, rendering them unusable. Living in sewers and having an unpleasant appearance, it has been regarded as a dirty animal. It busily moves around for its own benefit. This is why a person who behaves like a sycophant is called a "rat-like guy." On the other hand, it is also seen as a symbol of opportunity. It is praised for its wisdom and excellent survival skills.

What is your new year's resolution? Above all, maintaining sportsmanship and courtesy is important. All golfers should demonstrate a high degree of sportsmanship and courtesy at all times (basically just good manners!). It is inappropriate to bring the negative traits of a rat to the golf course. Everyone hopes to become a beloved and cute Mickey Mouse with good manners. Here are the 10 rules for golfers.

1. Playing by the rules of golf is good etiquette.

2. Never tee off until the preceding group is safely away.

3. Take only one practice swing for each shot, and then hit the ball.

4. Always carry an extra ball in your pocket.

5. Avoid standing directly behind someone preparing to play.

6. Mulligans are an indefensible source of slow play.

7. Do not talk or whisper while another player is preparing to play or during the process of putting.

8. Always rake bunkers. When you're finished, leave the rake outside of the bunker on either side, facedown.

9. Quickly leave the putting green when your group has finished their putting. Do not stay to practice.

10. Never throw clubs in anger. This is definitely not good golf etiquette.

Written by Kim Maengnyeong, Golf Columnist

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