… And also Rule 1 in the R&A’s Rules of Golf, yes, Rule 1!

Care for the Course

Please –

Repair pitch marks. And if you see another, there’s another opportunity to help a fellow Member hole another putt!

Replace divots. Yes, we know that the greenkeepers dress them with seed and soil every day, though the golfer behind you that rolls onto the replaced divot will thank you that they’re not in the divot, it also keeps the course looking neat and tidy!

Raking bunkers. Please leave the bunker as you’d like to find it, golfers that push the sand away leave a much better surface to play from, and please remember to smooth your sand divot!

Pace of Play

Please –

Walk promptly to your ball

Be ready to play when it’s your turn

• Yardage measured
• Club chosen
• Glove on
• Practice swings made

If you feel that you are adopting the above practices and are still falling behind the required pace (different formats and different tees impact pace, a round doesn’t always take the same amount of time) as pointed out by the course marshal, please adopt them at a faster pace!

And adopt ready golf… When it’s practical to play out of turn, please do so!