Whether you're playing in Maine or New Mexico some things remain the same: the five sacred principles of how to behave at a private golf club. Each club has its own set of etiquette standards but
these 5 rules apply everywhere.
- Never throw a golf club in anger. Ever.
- Don't change your shoes in the parking lot. It's tacky. Head to the locker room, that's what they're there for.
- No blue jeans. Not even really nice, expensive ones.
- Take your hat off when indoors or sitting down to eat.
- Turn off your cell phone when on the course or in the clubhouse.
These are the basics that can be applied no matter where you go in the country, but if you're new to a particular course it is best to find out
before you play what the particular etiquette standards are at that club. Some clubs are much stricter than the above list (i.e. no cell phones anywhere on the property, no swearing, women must wear skirts, etc) and you don't want to assume and embarrass yourself by inadvertently making a major social blunder.
Few things are better than enjoying good food, good friends, and good weather, and entertaining outdoors is a wonderful way to enjoy all three at once. Here are some tips to make sure your backyard get-together goes off without a hitch.
PHOTO: Dog Guards Dead Victim's Body After Oklahoma Tornado Disaster
Live from Microsoft's New Generation Xbox event!
Demi Looks FANTASTIC In A Bikini
Xbox Reveal liveblog on Joystiq
The List #0147: Escape a Car Underwater
Singer Sues McDonald's, Claims Chicken Sandwich Incident Ruined Her Voice
Dozens Killed in Oklahoma Tornado; Death Toll to Rise
Xbox One architecture panel liveblog!
Man Reportedly Beheaded In Brutal Assault In London Neighborhood
H&M's Plus-Size Model Jennie Runk Says She Chose To Gain Weight
Wolf Blitzer's Embarrassing Moment With Tornado Survivor
Okla. Sheriff's Deputy Finds Dog Guarding Body Buried Under Destroyed Home
Okla. School Survivor: Teacher 'Saved Our Lives'
Help For Heroes Killing
Selena Gomez Leaving Justin Bieber's House: Booty Call Rumors Swirl
U.S. Acknowledges Four American Citizens Killed In Drone Strikes
PHOTOS: Tornado Aftermath Leaves Trail Of Destruction
White Father Allegedly Suspected Of Kidnapping Biracial Daughters
The World's Most Powerful Women
NY Times Eviscerates Obama White House
Mother Dies With Infant During Oklahoma Tornado
Who Won 'DWTS'?
WATCH: Tornado Victim Finds Dog During CBS Interview
PHOTOS: Christie Brinkley Gets Back Into A Swimsuit At 59 Years Old
Rescuers Continue Search For Tornado Survivors
Grossed Out Student Finds "Worm" In His McMuffin
WATCH: Mom's Emotional Reunion With Son After Tornado
CBS Reporter's Grave Allegations
JODI ARIAS WANTS LIFE