Etiquette Tips

To keep things moving, putt now and score later.  Upon completion of a hole, move ahead to the next tee before writing your scores down.  When you are approaching a green in your golf cart, find the cart path and drive to the back of the path towards the next tee.  Help out your playing partners by watching their golf shots, especially when teeing off.  The more eyes the better.  Lost balls really slow up play.  The first person who finishes putting should be ready to place the flag back into the cup when the last person holes out.  If you feel comfortable about continuous putting, it really helps move play along.  Take your time and go ahead and finish putting.  By not over thinking you will probably make more 2nd putts.

Rakes - In or Out?

The U.S.G.A. is very clear on this.  Rakes should be placed OUTSIDE of bunkers on the away side and parallel to the intended line of play.  Rakes should not be placed between a bunker and a putting green.