SPORTS & RECREATION - GOLF
Golf Etiquette
Made Easy friends.
by Jamie Lovering
Golf is a fantastic game but like any game it is
important to know the appropriate rules and manners. Come summer, this is
Before you take that first swing it's important to know the
basic etiquette of the game of golf. where you belong.
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Whenever anyone is making a shot you should be
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Always replace your divots, if you take a shot and
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There are many rules in the game of golf but these
simple golf etiquette tips should see you through your
first game of golf without coming to blows with anyone.
Golf is a dignified game, so let s keep it that way. Right?
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