Shamrock Hills Golf Club

Now You Know
Golf etiquette, for those unfamiliar (many are), is not about wearing slacks or knowing which fork to use at the clubhouse dinner. It is, at its core, the proper care given to the golf course by the golfer as they play a round of golf. That’s it. Simple. Fundamental. Non-negotiable.

This includes:
• Fixing ball marks on greens (your own, plus one extra if you’re feeling generous)
• Replacing or filling divots in fairways and tees
• Raking sand traps after use
• Respecting directional signs and roped-off areas
• Leaving the course equal to or better than you found it

None of these require athletic ability, youth, strength, or a single lesson from a PGA professional. They require awareness and effort—two things apparently not included in the “Welcome to Golf” packet.

16% More Golfers. 0% More Golfer Etiquette.
According to the National Golf Foundation (NGF), golf has been on a steady upswing. From roughly 2015 to 2024, participation climbed by about 16%. Golf is booming!
And yet—somehow, mysteriously, painfully—basic golf etiquette seems to have been left behind somewhere near the cart barn.

Every unfixed ball mark compounds over time. Every unreplaced divot becomes a dead scar in the fairway. Every unraked bunker turns into a construction site for the next group. Maintenance teams spend an enormous amount of time fixing preventable damage—damage that never needed to exist in the first place.

There is nothing more disheartening for a superintendent or crew member than repairing the same green, the same bunker, the same landing area—day after day—because golfers simply will not do their part. It’s like bailing water from a boat while someone else keeps drilling holes in the hull.

“This course does not maintain itself. You are part of the maintenance
There are no valid excuses for ignoring proper golf etiquette:
• “I didn’t know” — You do now.
• “I’m new” — Etiquette is easier than a swing.
• “I paid to play” — You paid to use, not to destroy.
• “They have a crew for that” — That crew is there to maintain, not clean up laziness.

Golf is one of the few sports where the playing surface is shared, living, and directly impacted by every participant. Treating it with respect isn’t optional—it’s the price of admission.

Final Thought (Because It Needs Saying)

If golf is going to grow—and all signs say it will—then etiquette must grow with it. Otherwise, the game becomes louder, rougher, and worse, while the maintenance teams quietly shoulder the consequences.

Fix your ball marks. Replace your divots. Rake the bunker. Follow the signs. Respect the ropes. Leave the course better than you found it.

That’s not old-fashioned.
That’s not elitist.
That’s just being a proper golfer.
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PSA! Friday AM Update - course recieved an additional 4inches of rain over night. We are currently closed still, but expecting to be open by noon!

PSA! UPDATE! We are closed rest of day - evening league canceled. They are still working on trying to get the main shut off and water cleared. We will continue to keep updated, in hopes to resume play as soon as possible!

Unfortunately, due to a major city main water line bursting this morning, our course is closed as of right now & possibly for the rest of the day. Shamrock staff & city workers are working their hardest to get water stopped & cleared, but have already had damage to parking lot this far. We will send out an update for play remained of day if we are able to open. Thank you for understanding!

Need plans this Friday night? Come on out for our first Couples Social event!! This will be a very low key 9 hole round, encouraged for a fun night out to meet new people!
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Check out this link to sign up now! Limited spots available.
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https://2025couplessocial.golfgenius.com/register?league_id=11697765065884210578

After a long rainy stretch, we are finally looking at a week of sunshine 🙌🏼
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Can book on our website or always feel free to call the clubhouse and get something booked today! Most weekday evenings we are open for walk up play after 5:30/6pm.
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Happy golfing ⛳️🏌🏻‍♂️☀️

Need a good reason to take an extended weekend?! Come join us in support for the Choose 2 Live event.
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Can also find more details and signups on our website calendar now! Hope to see you choosing to golf ⛳️

Treat that special lady in your life to a round of Golf on us! Happy Mothers Day from the Shamrock Staff 🏆⛳️

We are 2 weeks away from our first Shamrock Hills Men’s Association event of the 2025 season!! A Masters Par 3 event ⛳️
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Our men’s association puts on a handful of events each year. Along with a match play bracket throughout the season. For more information please feel free to call club house or check out our website!
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The cut off to sign up for our first event here will be Wednesday, April 9th. We hope to see familiar & some new faces this year!
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Happy golfing 🏌🏻‍♂️

One more week to sign up for our annual Shamrock Open event! This event is a flighted 2-man scramble format & will have optional skins as well. For more information & registration check our website! Www.shamrockhills.com

Don’t forget to make your tee time for Mother’s Day this Sunday! Treat that specially women in your life to a round on us 🌸 just a remind cart rental not included, enjoy moms ‘ #& happy Mother’s Day!!

This is how good we feel to finally be off the cart path after a few weeks! 🙌🏼 A big shoutout to all of our events & leagues that have stayed committed to enjoying play despite the rainy weather lately & helping have a great kick off to the golf season still! Bring on the sunshine, green grass, birdies ☀️⛳️🏌🏻‍♂️