Consideration for Others:
-Play ready golf: first one ready to hit the golf ball does so.
-No one should move, talk or stand close to or directly behind the ball or the hole when a player is addressing the ball or making a stroke.
-Always play a provisional ball if you think the original one could be lost. See Rule 27-2.
-Do not leave your pull cart or golf bag in front of the green when putting out. Place them at the side or towards the rear of the green in line with the approach to the next tee box.
-Once you have putted out, you should leave the green immediately.
-All players should play without delay. Slow play affects the flow of play on the entire golf course and makes the game less enjoyable for everyone.
-Be aware of the position of your shadow when standing close to your fellow player when he/she is playing a stroke. It should not fall over the ball, the hole or line of putt.
-When on the green, if one players ball lies in or near the line of the players ball, the first player should mark his/her ball with a round marker. Measure sideways with their putter head to clear the line of the putt, and then place the marker at the toe of the putter. Reverse the procedure to get your ball back to its original position.
-Record your score away from the putting green, not on the green. This ensures that you are not interfering with the following group playing up to the green.