D.O.G.S. Etiquette

 

As a golfing society, the D.O.G.S. should set a positive example. These reminders help everyone enjoy the day. Also refer to Rule 1 of the Rules of Golf, covering the game, player conduct and playing by the rules.

 

On the course and in the clubhouse

• Strive to exceed the dress standards of the clubs we visit, both on the course and in the clubhouse.

• Wear your D.O.G.S. shirt proudly. If you need one, ask a committee member.

• Respect the course’s rules and regulations.

• Leave the course in better condition than you found it: repair ball marks, replace divots and ensure bunkers are raked by the caddy or player.

• Turn in every score for handicap purposes.

• Have a good time.

 

Keep play moving

• Stay in touch with the group ahead and do not hold up those behind.

• Play ready golf: if you are ready and it is safe, take your shot rather than waiting for the player furthest from the hole.

• Be ready when it is your turn, with your glove on or off and your shot lined up.

• Search for a lost ball for no more than three minutes.

• Allow faster groups through. Read the USGA pace-of-play suggestions.

 

Gimme putts

Gimmes are not allowed under the Rules of Golf. For quicker play, D.O.G.S. may allow them only when:

• Your playing partners agree to the gimme.

• The putt is shorter than a putter grip from the hole.

• The putt is for a score worse than par. No gimmes for par or better.

 

Please do not

• Move or talk while someone is hitting or about to hit.

• Walk across another player’s putting line.

• Hit until the group ahead is well out of range.

• Play when lightning is present.

• Throw clubs. It distracts and endangers playing partners, and frightens and endangers caddies.