Golf is always best played to the rules of the game and good golf etiquette is really common sense - leaving the course in reasonable condition, caring about other golfers and behaving reasonably.

This brief guide is intended to help EVERYONE enjoy their game.

•   Arrive at least 15 minutes before your tee-time. Rushing about can spoil the start of your round
  
•   Be aware of golfers around you
  
•  Never play your shot while the players in front are still in striking distance
  
•  Shout "FORE" if there is any likelihood of your ball hitting a fellow player
  
•  Only spend 5 minutes looking for your ball, wave golfers through who are waiting behind you
  
•  Do not walk across the line of your partner on the green
  
•  Leave your clubs or trolley on the correct side of the green near to the exit for the next tee
  
•  Repair your pitch mark on the green
  
•  Replace your divots
  
•  Remember to smooth over your footprints in bunkers
  
•  When taking a practice swing, please avoid causing damage to the ground, particularly on the grass tees
  
•  Remain quiet when golfers are taking their shot and don't crowd other players about to tee-off, especially on the 1st tee. For most golfers, the first shot is always the most nerve racking!
  
•  The one major issue that will guarantee to make you public enemy number one is slow play. When you start playing, it may be suprising to find how quickly you have to walk round the course. One slow match can ruin the enjoyment of 100 golfers! Try and keep pace with golfers in front. If you cannot and you lose one clear hole to the players in front, you must wave the match behind through