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Restigouche Golf Club Course Etiquette

Golf is traditionally a "gentleman's" game and there are certain courtesies that are universally respected by knowledgeable players. These are difficult to master. They will become second nature to you after just a few rounds. So if you wish to be a popular golfer, please observe the following:

  1. Be at the First Tee, ready to play at the agreed upon time.
  2. Give all player, regardless of ability, sex or age all courtesies.
  3. If you are moving slowly or looking for a lost ball, invite the golfers behind you to play through. For safety reasons: Once you have motioned these players to play through, do not resume looking for your ball until the entire group has teed off. You must not resume playing until they are out of range.
  4. Smooth out (rake) all club marks and footprints before leaving a Bunker (Sand Trap).
  5. Do not pull a cart through a Bunker or over a Green.
  6. Replace all divots; your own and others whenever possible.
  7. Delay hitting your ball until players in front of you are well out of range.
  8. Be on the alert to shout "Fore" should your ball be headed toward another player.
  9. Do not scuff Greens with your spikes or clubs, and do not walk in another player's line of putting
  10. Do not speak or move when you are near another golfer who is about to play.
  11. Do not allow your shadow to fall in a player's line of vision while he/sheis hitting.
  12. Leave the putting green promptly after holing out. Mark your scorecard at the next tee while the others hit.
  13. Feel free to consult the Club Professional, your Club Captain or his Committee for any interpretations of the above guidelines to better golfing.
  14. All Members, Spectators, and Players of all ages are required to wear proper Golf dress at all times. Short Shorts, Gym Pants/Shorts, Bare-Midriffs, Tank Tops, Halter Tops, Bathing Suits and Bare Feet are NOT acceptable. Please make sure your shirt has a short sleeve and/or collar. shorts and/or pants must have a zipper. shorts must be no more than four inches above the knee.
  15. Alcoholic beverages bought outside of the Golf Club will not be permitted on the course.

    Power Cart Rules

  1. The 90° Rule allows the cart owner to leave the cart path at a 90° angle, drive directly to his/her ball, hit it and return to the cart path immediately thereafter.
  2. All power carts must stay on the Cart Paths except when the 90° Rule is in effect.
  3. Golfers will only be allowed to exercise the 90° Rule when the course conditions are are appropriate. Before playing, please check the sign located at the 1st Tee to see whether the or not the 90° Rule is in effect for that day.
  4. Under no circumstances may a power cart owner drive his cart on the fairways within a 50 yard radius of the green.
  5. Power Carts are not allowed on the bridge on # 7.
  6. A Power Cart owner is responsible for the use of his/her cart regardless of who is operating it.
  7. Power Cart owners who fail to abide by these rules will be subject to disciplinary action which could result in the loss of cart privileges.