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Bunkers
Before leaving a bunker, players should carefully fill up and smooth
over all holes and footprints made by them and any nearby made by
others. If a rake is within reasonable proximity of the bunker,
the rake should be used for this purpose.
Repair of divots, ball marks and damage
by shoes
Players should carefully repair any divot holes made by them and
any damage to the putting green made by the impact of a ball (whether
or not made by the player himself). On completion of the hole by
all players in the group, damage to the putting green caused by
golf shoes should be repaired.
Preventing unnecessary damage
Players should avoid causing damage to the course by removing divots
when taking practice swings or by hitting the head of a club into
the ground, whether in anger or for any other reason. Players should
ensure that no damage is done to the putting green putting down
bags or the flagstick
In order to avoid damaging the hole, players and caddies should
not stand too close to the hole and should take care during the
handling of the flagstick and the removal of a ball from the hole.
The head of a club should not be used to remove a ball from the
hole. Players should not lean on their clubs when on the putting
green, particularly when removing the ball from the hole.
The flag stick should be properly replaced in the hole before the
players leave the putting green.
Local notices regulating the movement of carts should be strictly
observed.
Conclusion; Penalties for Breach
If players follow the guidelines in this section, it will make
the game more enjoyable for everyone.
If a player consistently disregards these guidelines during a round
or over a period of time to the detriment of others, it is recommended
that the committee considers taking appropriate disciplinary action
against the offending player. Such action may, for example, include
prohibiting play for a limited time on the course or in a certain
number of competitions. This is considered to be justifiable in
terms of protecting the interest of the majority of golfers who
wish to play in accordance with these guidelines.
In the case of a serious breach of etiquette, the committee may
disqualify a player under Rule 33-7..
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