The WeekEnd Golfers Guide

Brush up on some basic golf rules

Basic golf rules are simple and easy to learn, but if you are brand new to the game of golf, basic golf rules may be mystifying to you. There are many unspoken rules that go along with the game that you need to familiarize yourself with in order to become comfortable out on the course and with other players. Basic golf rules range from the mechanics of the game, course conduct, etiquette, and course maintenance. Learning a few of the most commonly encountered basic golf rules will prepare you for a great time out on the course, whether it is your first time to set foot on a golf course or you are just brushing up on the fundamental rules of the game.

• A round of golf consists of eighteen holes, which you should allow a minimum of four hours to complete.
• The maximum number of clubs allowed in your golf bag while you are playing a round is fourteen. Having more clubs in your bag than this can result in stroke penalties.
• Basic golf rules that have to do with etiquette include letting the proper person hit first at the beginning of each hole and during the course of the hole. The person with honors on the tee box, or the first hitter, is who scored the lowest on the previous hole. While on the putting green or hitting approach shots, the player who hits first is who is farthest from the hole.
• It is important to make sure the hole or green is clear before you hit your shot. Also, be sure no one is standing near you before you take your swing.

One of the basic golf rules that many beginner golfers most often violate is the rule to avoid slow play. Follow these simple pointers to help yourself get around the golf course at an appropriate speed.

• Check to make sure you have all the equipment you need before you start your round. You will need enough tees and golf balls to last you the entire round.
• Practice or training does not belong on the golf course. Participate in any golf practice or training on the driving range or practice green.
• If you are searching for a lost ball, limit your search to a maximum of five minutes.
• Try to keep the pace of the group immediately in front of you. If a group of golfers is behind you and playing at a faster pace, it is polite to let them play through and proceed ahead of your group.
• Clear the putting green as soon as your group has finished putting. The green is not the right place to calculate scores.

LOOKING FOR GOLF VACATIONS MYRTLE BEACH?

Myrtle Beach is definitely one of the best golfing destinations in the world. With plenty of challenging and naturally beautiful courses to choose from, it truly is every keen golfer’s paradise. The golf vacations Myrtle Beach has to offer truly do appeal to all ages and there are also good courses to be found which accept and encourage women golfers too.

The Courses Available for Golf Vacations Myrtle Beach

With so many amazing courses to choose form, just how do you pick a course to visit on your vacation? The golf vacations Myrtle Beach has to offer does make it an extremely hard choice!

Some of the best courses and resorts in Myrtle Beach include:

• Tradition Golf Club Myrtle Beach

The Tradition Golf Club has previously been chosen as the golf club of the year and it is situated opposite the Willbrook community in Litchfield Bech. The course has been around for years and it has a fantastic practice area which you can spend your time in. It truly is a championship course and many women golfers love it here too.

If you want to check out this course then you may want to think about booking online through the courses website. There you can save money and you can see what the current rates are. For morning golf sessions you can expect to pay around $68 at least and later on in the afternoon you can expect to pay at least $62 for 18 holes. So as you can see it is better to golf in the afternoon if you are looking for the cheaper prices.

• Combination Packages

Some golf vacations Myrtle Beach has to offer include combination packages. You will stay for a certain number of nights at a resort and you will be able to play 1 round of golf on various different courses as part of the package. Courses which are included in these types of packages include the Arrowhead Country Club, the Prestwick Country

Club and Pawleys Plantation.

It depends upon what you want included in your golf package but usually the cheapest packages cost around $350 for 3 nights. It does depend upon the courses you want to visit however and the more exclusive the course, the higher the price will be. Taking into account that prices usually also include breakfast, dinner and facilities as well as accommodation, you can see why the packages are hundreds of dollars.

Overall the golf vacations Myrtle Beach has to offer are quite amazing and there is something for every level of golfer. So whether you are a beginner or an expert, book golf vacations Myrtle Beach offers today and you will certainly not be disappointed!