Park Golf etiquette is all about safety, respect, and pace of play. Manners before technique. Since courses cover a relatively small area or are in public parks and shared green spaces, players are expected to be considerate of others. Common courtesy goes a long way and makes the game enjoyable by all.
The Course:
Dress comfortably, with sneakers or sport shoes that will not damage the grass (no spikes or high heels).
Repair any damage caused by shots (for example, divots or gouges), avoid dragging their club on the turf, and keep to designated paths where provided.
Avoid breaking branches or damaging plants. These areas are usually marked out of bounds or considered out of play.
Keep the environment clean by placing trash in marked receptacles.
Other Players:
Be considerate of others on the course.
Smoke only in designated areas and avoid loud music or noise.
Keep children with you, under control, and in your group.
Dress appropriately (gentlemen, please keep your shirts on)
Keep the pace. Players should be ready to hit when it’s their turn, move efficiently between shots, and avoid unnecessary delays. Remember, the person farthest from the hole hits first. If your group is playing more slowly than the group behind, it’s courteous to invite them to play through (“pull over” and let them play ahead of you). Likewise, if the group ahead is moving slowly and there’s open space in front of them, some parks allow you to skip ahead after politely checking in with those players.
During Play:
Be safe. Never swing while someone is in front of you and only tee off when the group ahead is clearly out of range or off the green.
Refrain from distracting others during their swing.
Use ball markers when your ball might interfere with another player’s line.
Simple courtesy goes a long way. This welcoming atmosphere helps define Park Golf around the globe.
