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Being invited to a gathering for the first time makes me excited but also worried. I wonder what to pack and when to go.
It's a bit awkward to ask about the cost.
If you just check this the day before, the day will be easier.
01Three things to ask first
It is not rude to ask this. In fact, it makes the host feel more comfortable.
- Tee-off times and golf coursesWhat time is the tee time? Which golf course is it?
- People going togetherDoes anyone know how many minutes it is?
- How to divide the costsThis is what I'm most curious about but can't ask.
02It is more convenient to discuss the costs in advance.
It's awkward if we decide at the checkout counter on the day.
A simple "How should I handle my share?" the day before is enough.
Usually, it is divided like this.
| item | commonly |
|---|---|
| Green fee | each |
| Cartbee | Divided |
| Caddie fee | Divided |
| meal | The invited party or splitting it |
If the person who invited you offers to pay for everything, please accept it gratefully and pay them back next time.
It is more uncomfortable to argue right there.
03What time will I arrive?
It's standard to arrive an hour before tee-off. If it's a golf course you're visiting for the first time, about an hour and a half.
- Arrival → Check-in → Change clothes → 20 minutes
- Warm-up → 20 minutes ([[LINK:L21]] Part)
- Practice Green → 10 minutes
- Move to tee box → 10 minutes
Being late is the biggest rude thing to do. It causes a delay for the team behind you.
It would be better to go early and have a cup of coffee.
04Things to pack
- Six or more ballsIt's even more so if it's a route you're going for the first time. You might lose it.
- Two glovesIt gets slippery when wet with sweat ([[LINK:L27]] Part)
- Tee and ball markerMarkers can also be coins.
- Hat and sunscreenI've been outside for over four hours.
- change of clothesI'll take a shower and come out after it's over.
- A little cashThere are still places where you pay caddie fees in cash.
Make sure to bring plenty of balls. You never know where the dangerous spots might be on a course you're playing for the first time.
Borrowing is fine, but it gets bothersome if you keep borrowing.
05It's okay even if you don't have any clubs.
You can play a round even without a full set.
- Driver, wood or utility, 7 and 9 irons, wedge, putter
- These six are enough for eighteen holes.
- You can fill in the missing distance with the backswing size from the [[LINK:L18]] section.
It's a shame to be unable to go out after getting all the equipment ready to start.
06Honestly, when it comes to skills
It's best to start by saying, "I'm not very good at playing." Then.
- Companions match the speed.
- They also recommend the front tee box ([[LINK:L33]] Part)
- They also give generous OKs.
It is much more comfortable than pretending to play well and then collapsing.
The person who invited me didn't call expecting a high score either.
In the next part, I will cover attire. You are probably confused about how far you need to go to follow the rules.
