How to Play and Win Golf Games By Ade Adewolu

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Introduction: Etiquette - The Fundamentals of Golf Game

Golf is arguably the most fascinating, enjoyable, addictive, and yet frustrating game in the world of sports. While it is possible to hit a perfect drive and a perfect pitch in one day, the next day could give a round with your worst nightmares. It is simply unpredictable and uniquely pleasant. There are days when every drive of the game soars like an eagle - and there are days when golfers flock back to the course for more. Good golf instruction offers players the brightest prospect of long-lasting, more euphoric after-effects of lower scores and a lifetime addiction to the beautiful game.

Game etiquette is one of the vital components of successful golfing. It encompasses a whole set of written and implied principles for showing consideration to your fellow players and to the course. Every successful player is expected to master and display a level of etiquette on and off the golf course. One of the most common pitfalls for a golf beginner is the failure to observe the code of conduct on the golf course. The rules are simple, but a golf beginner needs endeavour to master them.

Taking Care Of The Golf Course

As trivial as this may seem, it is vitally important to keep the golf course terrain in as proper as possible. There is a saying that 'You look after the golf course and the golf course will look after you.' Failure by a player to repair any damage to the golf course during a round of game is unforgivable. It can be frustrating (to another player) to play from footmarks in a bunker or from a divot in the fairway.

With the excitement of the game, any player would make footprints in a sand bunker. Before exiting the bunker, always smooth the footprints and any other marks with the rake provided. If there is no rake, try and use your club as best you can. The watchword is to leave the bunker in the same state you would wish to find it.

Whenever a hole is accidentally made - by lifting a divot in the fairway - whether during practice or proper shot, always take time to retrieve the divot and replace it in the hole created. Tread the divot down securely - it will repair itself in time.

Keep The Green Clean

It is common knowledge that it is easier to destroy than to repair. The same applies on the golf courses. It takes several hours of work to keep a green in good condition, but only a few moments' thoughtlessness to spoil it. It may not be so obvious but small bumps and depressions can greatly affect play on the putting surface.

Courtesy And Common Sense In Golf Game

As a social game, golf involves other people, whether as opponents or simply as playing partners. It is the responsibility of every player that others on the course are able to play or move about without any hindrance or irritation caused by thoughtlessness or lack of consideration on his/her part. Below is a list of simple actions to help ensure that others enjoy their golf as much as you do:

Positioning - The Place To Be: When someone is playing a stroke, it is best to stand behind them and slightly to the right, out of their eye-line; player is left-handed, it is best to stand slightly to their left. Whichever way a player swings, avoid standing directly behind a golf player;

When you consider safety and courtesy, it is easy to appreciate not standing too close when a golf partner is taking his shot. For safety sake, make every effort not to walk across the line of another player's putt.

ADE ADEWOLU

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