Some Pointers For A New Club Member?

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Yes - the don't touch your ball one. That was one of the first things I was told about golf.

After you have placed your ball on the tee, and before picking it out of the hole - do not touch your ball unless you know exactly what you are doing or have checked with a playing partner.

 

[guest100718]

Just one quick point about the rules, never EVER pick up your ball before a) consulting your playing partners and b) marking where it lies with a tee peg.

The only exception is winter rules when it is fine to just mark and replace without consulting them.

Mostly untrue and one of the sad things that experienced golfers should know better..

 

[russo]

Dont be shy to say to you playing partners on the day that you are new to golf, at least for formal competition golf. If youre unsure of a ruling/decision ask for advice. Be chatty/sociable/friendly on the day to help you integrate, not during shots though and just have fun. Help look for lost balls if you can. Dont laugh at a partners bad shot. As you play a lot more comps you'll build up your experience.

One more to add in, get into the habit of repairing your pitch marks and others if you can/time allows (if you dont do so already). It will demonstrate respect and ownership for your new digs.

 

[richart]

And tell everyone what ball you are using .

the number on it and the markings you have put on it would help as well.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Mostly untrue and one of the sad things that experienced golfers should know better..

Which bit is untrue?

 

[FairwayDodger]

Just enjoy yourself, don't take it too seriously. Ask your playing partners if you're not sure on the rules.... chances are they'll say they don't know either or they'll tell you something and get it wrong....

 

[guest100718]

Which bit is untrue?

Most of it......

But d4s knows this.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Most of it......

But d4s knows this.

Details?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Get stuck in. Find out if they have regular roll ups at weekends as this will give you a regular game. Many clubs have them. If you need a handicap, get three cars in asap. Once you have this enter as many competitions as you can, as it's a great way to meet other members quickly, especially if they are randomly drawn

Once you are out and playing, especially in a competition, if you are unsure how to proceed, don't touch the ball or pick it up if you are unsure how to proceed. Always carry a rule book, as there are many "experts" who actually no very few rules or how to interpret them.

Above all, have fun. That's what you pay your fees for

 

[guest100718]

Details?

RTFM

 

[Deleted member 1147]

RTFM

Rather get an experts analysis of the written rule, otherwise too much risk of misunderstanding the meaning

 

[guest100718]

Rather get an experts analysis of the written rule, otherwise too much risk of misunderstanding the meaning

right.....

 

[Liverbirdie]

And tell everyone what ball you are using .

Everyone on the course?

Cheapskate.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Rather get an experts analysis of the written rule, otherwise too much risk of misunderstanding the meaning

Just ignore him James, everyone else does

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Just ignore him James, everyone else does

Don't worry I wasn't interested in his opinion, just thought I'd see what pearls of crap he'd come up with to help the OP!

 

[guest100718]

Don't worry I wasn't interested in his opinion, just thought I'd see what pearls of crap he'd come up with to help the OP!

Be my guest and teach the poor fella made up nonsense.

 

[Orikoru]

Just caught up on these responses. Thanks everyone!

 

[Reemul]

Be my guest and teach the poor fella made up nonsense.

Well if you know best why don't you enlighten him rather than act like you are. You must be a bundle of fun to be grouped with on a golf course if how you behave on here mirrors that.

 

[PaulyMcK]

I believe there is also an app that you can install on your phone (Android and Apple) provided by the R&A, its the Rules of Golf, very useful to have and to find out information quickly.

 

[PaulyMcK]

I believe there is also an app that you can install on your phone (Android and Apple) provided by the R&A, its the Rules of Golf, very useful to have and to find out information quickly.

Quick Guide Page contains content on:

• Tee Shot
• Playing the Ball
• On the Putting Green
• Ball at Rest Moved
• Ball in Motion Deflected or Stopped
• Lifting, Dropping and Placing the Ball
• Relief Situations and Procedures
• Ball Lost or Out of Bounds; Provisional Ball
• Ball Unplayable

Familiarise yourself with the pages above. You will most likely encounter these issues above yourself or someone who is playing alongside you and it is useful to know, so that you don't end up DQ or being cheated by another. I also believe it is now ok to have your mobile phone on you and out on the course as long as it is for checking rules and on silent, I'm sure someone on here will correct me if I'm wrong.