OPTIMIST LADIES GOLF CLUB
Golf Etiquette
Etiquette is comprised largely of unwritten rules of behaviour passed on by word of mouth from one generation of golfers to the next. Etiquette is mainly about respect. Good etiquette is the mark of the true golfer. Here are some guidelines:
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Exhibit conduct that is both considerate and sporting.
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Respect the rights of other members, the staff, and management of the golf club.
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Never approach fellow members or staff with demanding, abusive or threatening language, in person or in any form of communication.
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Encourage other golfers but do not provide unsolicited advice to fellow golfers.
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Remain silent when other members of the group are on the tee.
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Fulfill the duties of membership & participate in the management of the club if required.
Required Games
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A minimum of 8 games must be played to ensure membership the following year. Please inform the Membership Coordinator if health issues prevent playing to OLGCmemership@gmail.com
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Membership fees are non refundable.
Credit for Rainy Days
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If it is raining prior to tee off and Scarlett Woods calls a rain day, no attendance credit will be given.
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If you start to play before the rain starts and are rained out credit will be given for a game played.
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If it is a light rain and you need the credit, you can play as few or as many holes as you like and you will be given credit.
PACE OF PLAY
Keep up with the group ahead
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Stay in position relative to the group ahead. If a group loses a clear hole so not to delay the group behind
Ready Golf
Players are encouraged to play "ready golf," meaning whoever is ready to play should do so, even if it means playing out of turn.
Be Prepared
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Be prepared to play your next shot as soon as it is safe to do so.
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Move quickly between shots
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Leave the green quickly and move to the next tee without delay.
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Mark your scorecard on the next tee: Don't mark your scorecard while on the green, move to the next tee first
Maximum strokes/hole
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On a par 3, once you have taken 4 shots, and on a par 4, once you have taken 5 shots, move the ball to the edge of the green and put out.
Searching for a ball
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limit time searching to 3 minutes.