Golf is a Game of Etiquette: "Golinii, This Must Be Followed"

Arrive at the golf course 1 hour early, check swings and putts, be 'quiet' during partner's tee shots and putts, lost balls allowed for 'up to 3 minutes'

The time to find the lost ball is up to 3 minutes.

[Asia Economy Reporter Nowrae Noh] Golf courses are booming.

They are enjoying a COVID-19 boom. On top of that, even Golrini (Golf + children) have joined in, making reservations difficult. As a large number of Golrini flock, scenes that cause frowns are also being produced. Golf is a game of etiquette. Following field manners well makes the round enjoyable. Arrive at the golf course one hour early. Preparing everything leisurely makes the mind at ease. At places with a driving range, check your swing.

Practice from short clubs to long clubs in order. Always measure the speed on the practice green. It can prevent 3-putts. Do not take out too many balls on the practice green. About three is appropriate. Board the cart 15 minutes before tee-off. Refrain from using mobile phones during the round. Once the tee shot order is decided, watch the opponent’s play. Even if chatting, when entering the routine for the swing, remain silent.

Noise interferes with shots. Occasionally, there is a Golrini standing right behind trying to closely watch the opponent’s tee shot. It can enter the line of sight during the shot and is dangerous. A practice swing without the intention to hit the ball on the teeing ground is without penalty. You can place the ball back on the tee and hit again. If you swung with the intention to hit the ball, the situation is different. Even if the ball is not hit, it counts as one stroke.

Golf is a sport with clear principles. "Play the ball as it lies" is the rule. Shots are made even in bad lies. If escape is difficult, take a penalty and receive relief confidently. Some players roughly smooth the sand after bunker shots. You must restore it to its original state. The time to search for a lost ball has been shortened from a maximum of 5 minutes to 3 minutes. Follow the changed rules for smooth progress.

The green is a sensitive place. Do not step on the opponent’s putting line. Be quiet when a companion is putting. If the opponent’s ball is in a position similar to your own, sometimes you watch from right behind to understand the line. Stay far away so as not to enter the companion’s line of sight and do not cast shadows. The same applies to standing on the opposite side when putting. It is troublesome if you become a disturbance.

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