Golf Etiquette for Beginners, 10 Simple Rules.

12th September 2026

Golf Etiquette When you are just starting out can be tricky to master but untimely can be simplified into just 10 Rules.

Remember these ten things:

1. Be quiet when someone is hitting.

 2. Don’t hit until the group ahead is safely out of range.

 3. Shout FORE! if your ball could hit someone.

 4. Keep up with the group in front.

 5. Repair your pitch marks.

 6. Replace or repair your divots where appropriate.

 7. Rake bunkers after playing from them.

 8. Don’t walk across someone’s putting line.

9. The Person With The Furthest Shot Hits First.

 10. Be considerate and enjoy yourself.

 

Follow these 10 rules and you’ll be all good, and if you have any questions or would just like some help and advice on how to go about approaching a new golf club or what the steps are you would have to take to be able to start playing at a course local to you, just give us a call our friendly Team will be able to give you all the help and advice you will need to start your golf journey!

 

Tel: 01249 736595

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CFC Condition Guide

HEADS

5  – BRAND NEW – never been hit.
4 – VERY GOOD – This club has been hit a handful of times, may have a few very minimal marks.
3 – GOOD – This club has been used for a few rounds, shows signs of use but no major dings or chips.
2 – FAIR – Well used, still in completely playable condition but will show signs of wear and tear. Minor stone chips may be visible on the sole.
1 – POOR – This club will have heavy play marks, paint missing, with visible dents and chips.

NOT SELLABLE – major dents or stone chips on playing surface of club.

SHAFTS

5  – BRAND NEW – still in wrapper – never been used.
4 – VERY GOOD – Have been hit a few times, but could still pass as new.
3 – GOOD – No major marks, but may show light signs of use, for example light scratching.
2 – FAIR – Signs of wear and tare, but no major bag rub and no rust marks. stickers may be starting to peel.
1 – POOR – Very visibly used with various age-related marks. Shaft sticker may be peeled or missing.

NOT SELLABLE – major bag rub or major pitting and rusting of shaft.

GRIPS

5 – BRAND NEW – As it says on the tin, this grip is brand new, with protective wrapper still in place.
4 – VERY GOOD – As new and completely clean, would only have been played a handful of times.
3 – GOOD – Played with, showing some minor imperfections, but have plenty of golf left in them.
2 – USED – Well used, with some more obvious imperfections. Still playable, but will likely need replacing fairly soon.
1 – POOR – Needs replacing with rubber shiny and splitting.

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