golf course etiquette

Always start at the back of the mark and push forward with the repairer.

Use repairer around the sides and ease turf toward the centre of the mark. 

Do not inset the prongs into the depression itself.

Lightly tap down with putter. 

Before leaving a bunker, the player should carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by the player. Please leave the rake as close as possible to the centre of the bunker, in the direction of play. Do NOT leave the rake near the edge or hanging out of the bunker.  Enter and leave the bunker from the lowest point 

Take the container of sand and simply pour enough to fill the divot. 

One you've filled the divot, use your foot to smooth over and tamp down the sand. 

And you're done!  

Golf carts can be damaging to the course if not used carefully:

Keep away from green surrounds and teeing grounds.

Do not drive through damaged or wet areas.

Drive only where directed.

Check with the Pro Shop regarding any other course rules.

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Players should ensure that no one is standing close by or in a position to be hit by the club, the ball or any stones, pebbles, twigs or the like when they make a stroke or practice swing. Players should not play until the players in front are out of range. 

Players should always alert green staff nearby or ahead when they are about to make a stroke that might endanger them. 

If a player plays a ball in a direction where there is a danger of hitting someone, he should immediately shout a warning. 

The traditional word of warning in such situations is “fore”. 

Players should be ready to play as soon as it is their turn to play. 

When playing on or near the putting green, they should leave their bags or carts in such a position as will enable quick movement off the green and towards the next tee. 

When the play of a hole has been completed, players should immediately leave the putting green. 

It is a group’s responsibility to keep up with the group in front. If it loses a clear hole and it is delaying the group behind, it should invite the group behind to play through, irrespective of the number of players in that group.