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Etiquette and Dressing Code

Etiquette:

  1. RESPECT : the most important of the etiquette rules relates to respect for other golfers. You need to keep your voice down – better yet, shut up completely- during someone’s swing. Don’t even fidget or rattle you clubs when someone is about to play a shot, while cell phones on the course are a big no-no.
  2. WHERE TO STAND : The general rule is never to stand in front of another player who is playing a shot. That should be easy enough to remember after the first time you catch a misdirected golf ball between your eyes. The best place to stand is perpendicular to the person and facing him or her.
  3. ORDER : The person furthest from the hole plays first. Of course, if you are under time pressure, then players in your group may agree to play “ready golf”, which means that you play when you are ready, as long as no-one else is playing at the same time.
  4. SPEED UP : Even if you aren’t holding up the group behind you, your jobs is to keep up with the group playing the hole ahead of you. If the gap extends to a full hole, you are playing too slowly and likely holding up the field. If you are playing slowly and looking for golf balls often, consider letting the group behind you play through while you continue your search.
  5. REPAIR DIVOTS AND PITCHMARKS: Fill your divot with sand and if you cause some of the course’s real estate to come loose- it helps the grass grow back much quicker. And don’t forget to fix your pitch marks on the green- the correct technique is to push the grass on the edge of the mark back into the middle.
  6. RAKE BUNKERS: Always rake the bunker after you have played from it. It needs to be as smooth as you would have liked to find it. Bunkers are tough enough without having to play from some inconsiderate golfer’s footprint.
  7. TEND THE PIN: You need to take the pin out of the hole when you are putting on the green- or have someone attend it if you are away and need s slighter.
  8. GREEN ETIQUETTE: Don’t throw the pin about like a javelin, lean on your putter on the green surface or walk across the line of your playing partner’s putt(the line he intends to hit the putt on).
  9. KEEP IT TIDY:  A funny chirp here or there is good humor, in fact we encourage it, but making a scene, rolling around the course laughing or deliberately putting another player off is not acceptable. This isn’t football, you know.

DRESS CODE RULES

  • No Jeans, Track or Sweat Pants Allowed
  • Shorts must be hemmed, no more than 4” above the knee and have 2 pockets and a zipper
  • Shirts must have a golf collar
  • Only Soft Spiked Golf Shoes or Soft Soled Shoes are permitted on the course

ALCOHOL POLICY 

In compliance with the LAW no coolers or outside beverages are permitted on the golf course. Only alcoholic beverages purchased from Lighthouse Golf Club are permitted.

SPEED OF PLAY 

Marshals will be on the course daily in order to keep pace of play at a maximum of 4½ hours. If you fall behind you will be moved to your correct position on the course. Your understanding and compliance in this matter is greatly appreciated.

NOTE!!!
These rules are strictly enforced at all times.
Anyone disregarding them will be asked to leave the premises without reimbursement