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Golf Etiquette
As we at the PSMGA end our 2009
tournament play for the year, you may be thinking about new and better ways
to improve your game in 2010.
While you consider next year's
competition, please consider also
some new year resolutions. If you're “SQUEAKY CLEAN” on the practices
mentioned below, then please review the following comments on golf
etiquette.
In the August, 2008 edition of Golf
Digest, Arnold Palmer listed his ten rules for GOOD GOLF ETIQUETTE. His first commandment concerned the pace of play. He maintains by
playing ready golf his “fivesomes” play in less than 4 HOURS !!!! He
recommends that you evaluate your pace of play honestly and often, and if
you're consistently one of the slowest in your group, you’re a slow player
period. (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE)
He encourages everyone to move
quickly enough to stay right behind the group in front of you throughout the
round. We at PSMGA support a good pace of play. So PLEASE accept the gentle
encouragement to pick up the pace from your fellow golfers as gentle
reminders for everyone’s golfing enjoyment.
The following etiquette should be
observed during all PSMGA tournaments.
Be careful and make the following practices part of your golf
etiquette.
1. Always play without
delay and keep up with the group in front.
2. Do not talk or create
a distraction while someone is teeing off. (Not Sportsmanlike)
3. Standing too close
behind the player teeing off. (Happens quite often)
4. Moving around while
hitter is addressing his ball. (Happens at times)
5. Driving the cart
too close to the green. (Inexcusable
for any player)
6. Taking too much time
looking for a lost ball, 5 minutes max.
7. Ball Hawking. (You’re
here to play golf not hunt for golf balls.)
8. Stepping on another
player’s putting line. (Be aware of everyone’s lie on the green)
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Play
ready golf. Do not sit in cart while others are hitting. Make preparations
to hit as quickly as possible.
2. Watch ball
flight of other hitters.
3. Assist others
in finding balls, but not more than 5 minutes.
4. If you sign up
to play and you have a reason to cancel, please call the Pecan Hollow Pro
Shop – 972-941-7600 as soon as possible.
THANKS FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. Above practices were also posted and consent
given by Ben Matula, VP of Rules at COSGA. (Chase Oaks Senior Golf
Association).
KEEP ‘EM IN THE SHORT GRASS,
Mike Kelly
VP of Rules
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