Whether a 2-some or 4-some, it is wise and useful to establish some discussion and ‘Ground Rules’, especially when there are strangers in the mix. Prevents player heat and tension! Makes for better golf buddies? Courtesy, kindness and etiquette matter! Golf is ideally played against the course! Be kind to HER Physical and Mental Majesty!
1) Do you have any ‘Hot Buttons’ or ‘Bitchy Points?
2) Any ‘Rules Modifications’ agreed upon?
3) Are Lasers Allowed … with or without ‘Slope Data Reporting’?
4) “Place Your Bets” early! (Pay them!)
5) Who are the pairings? (if that applies)
6) Who is keeping score in the 2 some or 4 some?
7) Do we allow ‘Gimmies’ from 1 Foot on the ‘Dance Floor’?
8) Do we allow ‘Gimmies” from Inside The Rubber (Putter Sole to the Grip Nose)?
9) Do we allow ‘1 Do Over on the Front and 1 on the Back Nine?
10) Do we allow ‘One Club Length Drops’ from anywhere in play?
11) Are we playing ‘Ready Golf’? If you can, ‘Hit & Walk’.
12) The option is ‘Honours Golf’ … farthest from the Pin is up!
13) Do we play to a ‘Maximum Of 4 Over Par’ per hole? (In The Pocket Rule)
‘Slow Play’ is the death of ‘Social or Tour Golf’!
Remember, the pure objective of all golf is to ‘Have Fun’!
We always play more and better with ‘Nice People’!
We are always building our reputation!
