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WHY ETIQUETTE? BRINGING YOUR BEST TO THE COURSE
By Lynne Warren, from DiscGolfWorld Magazine
Golf is a sport that puts a high value on etiquette. This element of politeness is important for the flow of the game, and it allows each player to be able to concentrate on his or her personal goals as well as the shot at hand. It also creates an opportunity to be at one's best with other human beings. Etiquette also lets spectators view the game in the best possible light.
Anyone who plays disc golf or ball golf realizes that the game of golf has the ability to bring you to your knees at times, frustrating an individual to the brink of tears or insanity. Although there has been a lot of controversy around players loosing their cool while golfing, it all boils down to each player remembering that he or she alone is responsible for his or her personal conduct on the course. Your practice rounds
are a great place to practice some creativity and restraint when frustrated. Try laughing at yourself, cussing to yourself without opening your mouth, or taking a deep breath instead of blindly exploding. The next time a shot goes astray, flies OB, or a simple putt is missed and you feel like letting an expletive escape, picture yourself playing in front of a big gallery or TV cameras. There are some great players out there who have
blurted out a colorful expression that should have been bleeped, and they could tell you they wish they could have those two seconds back.So, try to keep in mind how you would prefer to be remembered. The same goes for communicating with unsuspecting park users who may wander into your fairway. Unfortunately, there are numerous incidents of someone yelling from the tee pad at people who get out of the way or to drop the disc they just found on the ground. Think about how YOU like to be spoken to and how it makes you feel when someone is yelling commands at you from 300 feet away. Wearing a smile, using words like please and thank you, and sometimes, taking the time to jog up the fairway to talk with folks not only makes you look better, but it projects a better image of those who play disc golf in general.
