Before you reach the green, determine in which direction the next tee is located. Leave bags and trolleys on the side of the green in that direction, so that after putting, you will not delay following players.

Only walk to greens via clearly defines routes, do not walk up embankments, which may be too steep, always use wooden steps

Keep bags, trolley and buggies off all greens and their immediate surrounds.

Do not take trolleys (or buggies!) between greenside bunkers and the greens.

Be aware of the location of all the balls on the green to avoid stepping on the line of a fellow players putt. Try to walk outside of their putt rather than over it especially where their putting line is not obvious. Large steps can also put damaging pressure on the greens surface.

Repair any pitch marks you make (always carry your pitch mark repair tool) & also any others that may have gone unrepaired.  Remember to repair the mark by working the edges to the centre (NOT by levering soil upwards – this creates fungus breeding air pockets).

Mark your ball with an acceptable ball marker if the ball is anywhere near a partner’s putting line.

Be careful where you stand so as not to distract a player.  Many putting stances give players peripheral vision which extends behind them to their left and right.

Do not lean on your putter on the green at any time.

Wait for all players to hit their balls onto the green before removing the flag.

Be careful not to damage the hole or putting green when attending or when removing & replacing the flagstick DO NOT THROW the flagstick on to the green.

Generally, the player closest to the hole will attend the flagstick.

While attending the flagstick:

• Make sure it is free in the hole & that it will not stick when you try to pull it out.
• Stand as far away from the hole as reasonably possible (arm’s length).
• Stand to the side of the cup which ensures your shadow does not fall across the line of the players putt.
• Avoid standing on any other player’s putting line.
• Hold the flag still (assuming you can reach it!).
• Keep still and quiet.
• Don’t forget to remove the flagstick when the ball is rolling towards the hole.

All players should remain on or around the green until the last putt has dropped.

NEVER attempt to take the ball out of the hole with your putter head (Hole edge damage risk).

Note: it is not always necessary to hole out. Doing so when your score does not count can hold up play on a busy course.

When all players have holed out the flagstick should be replaced correctly, ensuring the flag is left unfurled.