User:Mediaultra/golf rules

GOLF RULES
Rules to golf are actually quite simple and please keep in mind that in no way do you need to know "every" single golf rule to play an effective round of golf. Basically, remember this: you will always learn new things from more experienced players, give them their dues as they were once where you are.

ETIQUETTE

Rule 1- First and foremost respect other golfers playing with you or in front or behind you.

Rule 2- Do not proceed to play until the group in front of you is finished with that hole.

Rule 3- If people behind you are faster players be courteous and invite them to play thru (or go in front of you).

Rule 4- Replace Divots. Divots are the marks in the gren that you may make while taking a swing.

Rule 5- Replace the Flagstick on the putting green when you are finished with that hole so the next players can see where the hole is.

ACTUAL RULES OF GAMEPLAY

Rule 1- Read the "local" rules that may be on the scorecard for where you are playing.

Rule 2- You are only allowed 14 clubs

Rule 3- During gameplay there are no practice strokes, you may swing without hitting the ball to "warm up" but you must not contact the ball until you are actually hitting it.

Rule 4- Generally, you "must" play the ball as it lies. No matter how it lands from your previous swing you must not disturb the ball or make it "easier" to hit.

Rule 5- Do not test the "roll" of the putting green with another ball or other object.

Rule 6- Lost balls mean you must place another ball at the exact spot where the last one was befor eyou hit and lose 1 stroke for doing this.

Rule 7- Have fun.

--Mediaultra 06:03, 22 June 2006 (UTC)Joey Stubblefield