A Forgotten Tradition...8
Traditions Make This Game Special
Interestingly, the very first chapter of the USGA Rules is a section on etiquette. While “how well we play” is important to ourselves, “how we play well” is important to those we play with. Etiquette and traditions in our game are important threads in the fabric of golf.
A too-often-forgotten old tradition is known as “a friendship”. Simple in its name, its benefit is appreciated by everyone. A friendship is the act of repairing one other pitchmark when we repair our own. Imagine the state of our greens and the benefit to our putting, if we were to honor this old tradition.
Bottom Line: We play a wonderful game with its own etiquette and traditions. Give life to the tradition of “a friendship.” You’ll feel good that you did, and may well inspire others. “Well played.”
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Swing to the Target,
Ed
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Whether fixing a ball mark, repairing. Divot, or taking a bunker, ask yourself, “how would I feel if my ball came to rest there?” I bet you’ll be a little more diligent about repairing the damage you created. Leave it better than you found it!