Men's League
Helpful Hints

Below are a few tips and tricks that can help make the game more fun for you, and everyone involved in our Men's League!

 

No Gimmies!

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While we certainly want a friendly and relaxed atmosphere on the course, we still need to play by the rules! The simplest - and probably most broken - rule to follow is to put the ball in the hole! Even if you’re just a few inches away, you never know what can happen, so finish every putt!

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Ground Under Repair (GUR)

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If your ball ends up in…

 

• a bunker that is still being renovated

• an area that is roped off because of newly planted grass

• any other area that is considered to be an ‘abnormal course condition’ (such as a puddle, animal hole, or area of dirt in the fairway)

 

This is considered Ground Under Repair! Drop your ball at the nearest point of complete relief, within a club length and no closer to the hole! There is no penalty for dropping from Ground Under Repair!

 

Handicaps

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Your handicap index is a number that represents your golfing ability! Having and maintaining your handicap is essential to being a league member as it keeps a level playing field and gives everyone a fair chance to do well in the league standings!

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It is essential to the integrity of the league that each player is properly maintaining their handicap. This means posting every score, in a timely fashion, regardless or how well or poorly it may have gone!

 

If you need help establishing a handicap or have any questions, please ask Cole or Brady at any time!

 

Play One Ball at a Time

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You don’t need to use the course as a driving range, that’s why we built one! So you hit a bad shot. As long as it’s findable or not out of bounds, don’t hit another one. It slows everybody down, and it’s technically breaking the rules!

 

Limit Practice Swings

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Keeping things moving is a common theme to good golf etiquette, so here’s an easy tip: Don’t take excessive practice swings! One or two should be plenty.

 

Play ‘Ready’ Golf

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Be ready to hit or putt your ball when it’s your turn. Try to gather as much information as you can while other players are hitting their shots (club selection, how a putt breaks, wind, etc.)

 

Bunkers!

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When playing from a bunker, note that you can’t touch your club to the sand before your shot! Before you hit the ball, try opening the face of your club and hitting the sand a couple inches behind the ball on your swing!

 

After playing from a bunker, please use the rake provided to smooth over all holes and footprints that you may have created to allow the players behind you a fair shot if they find the sand, too!​

 

Repairing Ball Marks

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After hitting an approach that lands on the green, players should locate and repair the ball mark that was made from the impact of the ball hitting the green. Players are encouraged to repair other ball marks they find as well!

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It’s Okay to Pick Up!

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Golf is hard. If you’ve reached double par on a hole or are nearly certain you are going to, please pick up the ball and record double par on your scorecard! (i.e. 6 Strokes on a Par 3, 8 Strokes on a Par 4, 10 Strokes on a Par 5) This is an excellent way to help the pace of play!

 

Keys to Good Driving

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No, not driving the golf ball… we mean driving the golf cart! Always ensure to keep all four tires on the path at all times, especially around Tees and Greens. Please respect any ropes or stakes placed on the course, they are there for a reason! And never drive off of the cart path when playing a Par 3!

 

More Keys to Good Driving

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When exiting the cart path, try to drive the shortest path through the rough and continue driving up the fairway throughout the hole. Limiting golf carts in the rough allows for healthier grass and a better looking golf course!

 

Marking your Ball on the Green

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When your ball is on the green, the first thing you should do is to mark it. It can be distracting (and sometimes in the way!) for other players trying to putt their ball towards the hole. A ball marker is often just a small coin, but you can use anything - even a stone or a leaf!

 

Identifying your Golf Ball

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To help avoid confusion on the course, make your golf ball distinctly yours by marking it with your initials or a special symbol! This makes sure you don’t mix up the balls in your group if you and a friend both happened to be playing the same type of golf ball.

 

Standing Behind Other Players

 

It’s sometimes considered rude to stand behind someone when they are hitting or putting, even if it’s not directly behind them. So, move to the side, out of their line of sight, before they hit. This simple act of consideration is a hallmark of good golf etiquette on the course!

 

Show up nice and early!

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Nobody likes to be rushed, especially at the golf course! We recommend showing up at least 20 minutes prior to the Shotgun start to ensure you have enough time to find your group, your cart, and be ready to drive out to your hole no later than 5:25 p.m.

Worst case if you’re too early, you have time to grab a coffee from the bar or hit some putts to warm up!