Etiquette & Course Maintenance

Always repair your ball mark on the greens by entering the divot repair tool on the outside of the mark, pushing the ground back into the center, filling in the mark, and then tapping it down with a putter, making it flat.

Carefully place the flagstick on the green; refrain from dropping it & damaging the green. When replacing the flagstick try not to hit the sides of the hole as this can also cause damage.

Sand: Always rake the sand after use. Pushing the rake instead of pulling the rake towards you creates a smoother area for the next player who enters the bunker. Leave the rake with the curved handle outside the bunker and the tines in the bunker. Leave rakes at a 90-degree angle from the tee area and on the low side of green. Knock the sand off your shoes before going ahead to the green.

Divot mix is available on all golf carts to repair divots. Pour a marginal amount of sand into the divot and smooth it over. Do not mound the sand.

When taking the ball out of the hole, try to use 2 fingers, preferably without your glove on, and try not to touch the sides of the hole so you don’t cause damage to the hole.

Golf Cart Management: Please see GPS cart restrictions and messages.

Don't step on your fellow players' putting lines, the imaginary line that connects the ball to the hole and through to the other side.

On the green, if your ball is near or on another player's line, you must mark your ball. If you do not mark your ball and it gets hit by another player, you replace your ball to its location and the player who hit your ball plays from where their ball lies.

Do not stand where you might distract a fellow player; try to stay still and try not to make any noise when your fellow player is preparing to play their shot. It is best if you stand to the side and not behind or in front of the player.

After everyone has putted out, advance to the next tee at once.

For safety's sake, never hit when there's a chance you can reach the group ahead of you. Any time you hit a shot that you think has even a remote chance of hitting any other players, yell "Fore" at once and apologize to any players if your ball lands nearby.

Displays of frustration are one thing, but temper outbursts are quite another. Yelling, screaming, throwing clubs, or otherwise making a fool of yourself are unacceptable and, in some cases, dangerous to yourself and others.

As a player, you are also responsible for learning and understanding the Rules of Golf.  USGA has a Rules App you can download on your phone, or go online to USGA.com.