The Spirit of the Game
Unlike many sports, golf is played, for the most part, without the supervision of a referee or umpire. The game relies on the integrity of the individual to show consideration for other players and to abide by the Rules of Golf. Members of the Riverside Day Ladies Golf Club are expected to adhere to the following:
Safety
- Players should ensure no one is standing close when they make a stroke or take a 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, they should immediately shout “fore”.
Consideration for Other Players
- No disturbance or distraction – Players should not disturb the player by moving, talking or making any unnecessary noise. Ensure any electronic device taken onto the course does not distract others.
- On the teeing ground -Players should not tee their ball until it is their turn to play. Do not stand close to or directly behind the ball when a player is about to play.
- On the putting green -Players should not stand on another player’s line of putt. Do not cast a shadow over their line of putt. Do not stand directly behind the hole.
- Scoring – The marker should, on the way to the next tee, check the score with the player concerned and record it.
Pace of Play
Play at a good pace and keep up. Play Ready Golf:
- Hit before assisting in ball searches.
- Shorter hitters should play first from the tee or fairway if longer hitters have to wait.
- Putt out whenever possible.
- Putt when other players have to rake bunkers or have long walks around the green.
Care of the Course – “leave the course in better shape than you found it.”
- Divots – Players should repair the divot by filling it with sand provided by the club. Unfortunately, Riverside does not provide sand, but other Clubs may. If the divot is recoverable, players may replace the turf where the divot was taken and press it down with their foot or club.
- Ball Marks on Putting Greens – Players should locate and repair the ball mark that was made from the impact of the ball hitting the green. Feel free to repair other ball marks they find as well.
- Bunkers – Before leaving a bunker, players should carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by them and any nearby made by others. If a rake is within reasonable proximity of the bunker, the rake should be used for this purpose.
For more information, please visit Golf 101 on the Golf Canada Website.
