Etiquette, Rules and Handicapping

Etiquette is a mixture of common sense, courtesy and means showing consideration to other golfers and the course.

As a beginner, you can expect to make mistakes –that’s how we learn! An example of good etiquette as a beginner golfer would be, letting the group in front of you be out of sight and no longer in range to be hit by a shot before taking your shot.

Remember that other beginners will make mistakes too – so treat them with the same understanding you would hope to receive yourself.

Remember

There are many rules of the game but the basic principle is simple: play the ball as it lies and play the course as you find it.

Basic Rules Videos

Test your knowledge on the rules of golf by watching these four short videos with different scenarios on the course.

THE R&A RULES SKOOL

Have a look at the R&A Rules Skool videos aimed at junior golfers wanting to learn more about the Rules of Golf.

Handicapping

A handicap is a system used in golf to allow golfers of all abilities to compete on a fair and equal basis. In 2020 England Golf adopted the World Handicap System™ (WHS).

There are two ways a golfer can obtain a Handicap Index® under the WHS™. Either as a member of a golf club affiliated to England Golf or by joining iGolf, a subscription service open to non-club members.

Scan for Handicapping and/or Course Rating™ info.

Scan for iGolf info.

The Rules of Golf have developed over more than 250 years and are written and revised by the game’s governing bodies, The R&A and the United States Golf Association.

Scan this QR code to download the FREE R&A APP:

Rules Of Golf App For Apple Devices

Everyone welcome

We want everyone to love the game of golf. Beginner activities are accessible and open to all.

To hear from existing golfers with a disability, check out the videos on our YouTube channel. Scan the code for further information.

Scan this QR code to download the FREE R&A APP:

Rules Of Golf App For Android Devices

R&A GUIDE TO THE RULES OF GOLF

The R&A has released a new ‘Quick Guide to the Rules of Golf’ video to help beginner golfers become familiar with the basics of the rules.