Golf Etiquette
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The R&A has teamed up with 2007 British Open Champion, Padraig Harrington to make a video on Golfing Etiquette and Sportsmanship. The R&A considered Harrington an ideal spokesperson to promote etiquette on the golf course and he is seen as a role model for good behaviour.
The video which is shot in three sections, covers -
- consideration for other players
- pace of play
- care of the course
Called, “The Etiquette of Golf” the video will be distributed to golfing bodies around the world and also features contributions from Nick Dougherty, Lee Westwood and Paul Casey.
The 10-minute film is available as a free download from the R&A website.
I wish the three-ball in front of me on Saturday had watched the Video. Despite looking at them invitingly, to waive us through, they were oblivious to all hints and this added about half an hour to my round.
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Since this is a big problem on all courses around the world, I think those of who know about this video should try and promote it as much as possible. thanks
Nick, I think you’re right and it helps to have a basic appreciation. However, as in most walks of life, you have to get some sort of balance.
I’ve played with guys who have been so anal about the rules of Golf, that you feel they’re watching you for any slight transgression which can be very distracting.
I too have played with guys who try to use The Rules as part of their gamesmanship. Thing is, just because someone says you violated a rule doesn’t mean it is necessarily so. And also, effectivelyt calling someone a cheater is sportsmanship of the poorest form, especially when the incident is questionable.
What I got from the video were some very pleasant reminders of tournaments I have seen, and how at the highest level a lot of players have shown class and dignity in the face of victory or defeat. A lot of guys I have played with in club tournaments could learn from that…as could Sunday foursome players on stuff like cleaning up pitch marks and repairing divots. I do wish it had been mentioned that tossing trash out of the course (like cigarette butts) is pretty low rent as well.
As a ‘newbie’ (although at some point soon I’m going to have to stop calling myself this) I don’t pretend to understand some of the more esoteric rules.
I read a harsh article today which said that if you’re having to ask other players what the rulings are, then you shouldn’t be on the course.