Basic Golf Etiquette Rules to Remember

Under the leadership of Loren Wesley Vankirk, electrical construction company Vankirk Electric has increased its revenue from $5 million to $50 million over a five-year span. When he’s not busy managing his business, Loren Wesley Vankirk enjoys playing golf.

Below are four things to remember to ensure you follow good golf etiquette the next time you’re on the green:

- Maintain the course. At some point, you are bound to cause some damage to the course on which you are playing. This may be in the form of creating a divot when trying to hit the ball or disturbing sand in a bunker. Regardless, always repair the damage, leaving the course as you found it.

- Don’t be late or slow. Everyone is concerned about time, so you should avoid being the player who is always late. Make sure you arrive at least 30 minutes before your tee time to give yourself enough time to practice, and encourage the rest of your group to play faster if you know you will play slowly.

- Remain quiet. The course is supposed to be peaceful, and nothing quite disrupts that more than another player screaming and yelling in anger. Even if you get frustrated about your shot, control your temper and never throw your club. Meanwhile, put your cell phone on silent during the game.

- Be aware of your surroundings. When you are hitting the ball, make sure you know where other players are so you don’t accidentally hit them. You also want to be aware of where you are walking so you don’t interfere with someone’s shot.