etiquette

THE SPIRIT OF THE GAME. Unlike many sportsr 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. While players should conduct themselves in a disciplined mannerr demonstrating courtesy and sportsmanship at all times, irrespective of how competitive they may be. This is the spirit of the game of golf._
FULTON COUNTRY CLUB GENERAL RULES OF ETIQUETTE
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1. All players must register before teeing off.
2 Golf balls in the racks determine the order off of the t.ee r except if when a player is already on the tee box. 3. Time limit for lost balls is five (5) minutes.
4. Slower players must let faster players play through.
5. Riding carts should be kept thirty (30) feet from the collars of greens and should be kept off of all tees.
    Always exit from the side or back of the green.
6. Please repair ball marks on greens.
7. Please fill all divots with the sand and seed mixture if available.
8. Each player must have his or her own clubs.
9. Rake all sand traps and put the rakes in the traps.
10. Stay out of the water on hole #8.
11. Players are encouraged to develop foursomes if possible.
12. No starting on hole #7.
13. Fivesomes are permitted but should be cleared by the Club House.
14. Golfers must wear shirts with sleeves or collars at all times.
15. No child under the age of eight (8) is permitted on the golf course or driving range at any time.
16. The riding carts are not allowed on the fairways on the par 3 holes and should be kept on the cart paths,
     except that riding carts may approach the water on the tee side of hole #8.
17. Passengers in riding carts must be seated in the passenger compartment of the cart.
18. Course rangers will be authorized to enforce these rules.
      If a player consistently disregards these guidlines during a round over a period of time to the detriment of others, the Board may take appropriate disciplinary action against the offending player. Such action may, for example, include prohibiting play for a limited time on the course or in certain number of competitions. This is considered to be justifiable in terms of protecting the interest of the majority of golfers who wish to play in accordance with these guidelines.
    Adopted by the Board of Directors of the Fulton Country Club on the 15th day of July, 2005.

Etiquette Tips For Ready Golf

    The key to ready play is to Keep Pace With the Group Ahead of You
Always Be Ready to Hit
. Proceed directly to your own ball
. Plan your shot and select your club while approaching your ball
. Take one practice swing and get set while others are hitting
. Hit when ready
. Cany a spare ball in your pocket
. When in doubt, hit a provisional ball.
Don't Waste Time
. Always record your scores at the next tee box - not on or near the green
. Ask for or give instruction on the DRIVING RANGE - not on the course
. When the group ahead is realistically out of range, don't delay; play your shot
. Carry an extra ball, ball marker, and tees in your pocket
. For a lost ball, wait a maximum of 5 minutes per group per hole
On the Tee
. The first player ready to hit should do so
. Other players should wait right next to the tee markers
. After you hit, get your clubs and be ready to proceed to where the ball was hit
. Don't cause a distraction while someone is hitting
On the Green
. Park your cart and clubs behind the rear of the green in line with the next tee
. Have all your equipment in hand before the last player has putted out
. Keep conversation to a minimum on the green
. Verbally establish the order of putting so no one stands around wondering who is avvay
. Lift and clean your ball when necessary
. Read the line of your putt while others are putting
. The player closest to the hole should attend the flagstick or pull it out and set it out of the way
      of the putts".
   The first one to putt out should collect the flagstick and replace it after everyone in the group is done
    Repair ball marks on the green (yours and others)
On the Course
. Mark errant shots by lining them up between a landmark and the location of the original shot
. Playa provisional ball if you hit a shot that may be out of bounds or lost. Golf rules state that
you can playa provisional ball from the tee after all others in your group play their shot. Pace yourself by focusing on where you are in relation to the group ahead of you. If your group loses pace with the players ahead (i.e., falls one hole behind), let faster players play through. When appropriate, upon reaching a par 3 green, mark your shots, step to the side and "wave" those players waiting on the tee to hit.
Walk briskly between shots. Know when it is your turn and be ready to take your shot. It is acceptable to move slightly in front of someone in your group playing a shot, providing you are safely to the side and not disturbing them while they are preparing to hit.
Replace divots

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