Basics of Golf Etiquette
Golf etiquette sounds quite onerous, but is important to understand, especially for golfers that may be joining a new group or just starting out. It is not about golf rules, but more about managing yourself on a golf course. The following article does a great job of expaining the somewhat unspoken rules of general golf etiquette:
How to speed up pace of play
So found this article from Golf Digest on "slow play in golf" and thought it was timely and worth sharing within the COIAGA group. We've discussed these points before in different posts but this addresses it precisely somewhat humorously. I think this is required reading for all golfers, especially points #3 & 5, and point #1 should be every golfers motto "be ready to play". 😀
https://www.golfdigest.com/story/the-seven-sins-of-slow-play
HOw to maintain a golf handicap
For folks wondering about GHIN and golf handicaps, here is some useful information
Understand Golf Handicaps:- Golf Handicap Explained: What It Is And How To Use It | Fairway Approach
What is the USGA-provided GHIN system:https://www.ghin.com/about-ushttps://www.ghin.com/about-us
To sign up for a GHIN account - buy one from Darby Greek GC: https://foreupsoftware.com/index.php/booking/20988/6397#/store/passes
Then download and use the GHIN app to track your handicap.
Any questions, do reach out to anyone from the COIAGA Committee.
