[rwfisher1969]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

It's not just the pandemic. A lot of people who have never been on a golf course before decide to "try" golf when they get here. They often rent clubs or buy some cheap clubs at a yard sale and simply head to the golf course having no idea what they should and shouldn't be doing.

I believe that every resident should attend the Good Golf School before being allowed on the golf courses. The emphasis should be on etiquette and care of the course. Everyone should be given a ball mark repair tool at these sessions and taught how to use it properly.

I would add segment where potential players would have to demonstrate that they can make contact with the ball and move it forward about 50 yards.

I don't care if you're a rank beginner or a former tour player, this should not be that much of an inconvenience to be able to play our courses.

Excellent points!