When a golf club is in your hands and you
are preparing to swing, it is your
responsibility to make sure your playing
partners are at a safe distance away from
you. Look forward and to the left and
right of the area where you are aiming your
shot. Don’t hit your ball until you are
confident that all golfers up ahead are
out of your range.

Heads Up

While it’s the responsibility of every
golfer to be sure it is safe for them to
take their shot, you can’t rely on every
golfer to do just that. Even when it’s
not your turn to hit, be aware of your
surroundings. Be especially careful if
you have to venture into an adjoining
fairway to retrieve a ball or play an
errant shot, or if you are close to an
adjoining fairway and golfers on that
hole are hitting towards you.

Yell Fore, or Cover Up When You Hear It

Even if you follow the advice above,
there will surely be instances when you
hit your drive farther than you expected,
or a hook or slice comes out of nowhere.
You know what to do: Yell “Fore!” as loud
as you can. That is the international
word of warning in golf. It lets golfers
playing near you know that an errant golf
ball might be heading their way, and they
need to take cover. And what should you
do when you hear “fore!”? Do not try to
spot the ball! Instead, cover up. Crouch
behind your golf bag, get behind a tree
or hide behind the cart. Make yourself
a smaller target, and protect your head.

“Golf involves the swinging of hard clubs,
which propel hard balls at high speeds. If
you’re in the way of either the clubs or
the balls, you’re in danger. You could be
placing yourself in danger, too, if you do
not respect the power of the sun, the danger
of lightning, or your body’s need for the
right kind of fluids on warm days.”

Respect the safety tips, be responsible
for your well-being and enjoy the game.

Source: www.Golf.About.com

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