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For some people a round of golf is nothing more than taking a handful of balls out, and whacking them aimlessly toward the holes with whatever club does not get out of your way fast enough. To them, golf is the mindless bit of exercise they have to endure before they get to the drinking and fibbing portion of the afternoon. For others, golf is more than just a game; for them golf is a means of not only relaxation, but an opportunity for fitness as well. Golf can be all of these things as well as a chance for social and business networking, and for those people who view it that way, they would like to have some semblance of skill out there. These people will want to live and breathe golf, but first, they will have to learn the very basics. Read the rest of this entry »

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When you think about it, golf is one of the most well -mannered sports in the world. Nobody is ever going to see Tiger Woods hipcheck one of his opponents on the fifth hole. Greg Norman probably never ran after anyone with his club held over his head. Nobody gets called any variety of body part or farm animal just as they bend their head to tee up. The game is quiet, almost tranquil, without the finger pointing, name calling or chair swinging of other sports. Even for the beginning golfer, learning golf etiquette is just as important as learning the other rules and scoring is.

One of the most basic etiquette rules begins before you even tee up that very first shot. Find out about the dress code of the course that you are playing at, and try to adhere to it as closely as possible. Make sure that you know what kind of shoes you should be wearing cleated or not. If you are using a golf cart, make sure that you park far enough away that you will not impede other golfers, or better yet, walk the course.

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