Sure, golf is about hitting fairways, sinking putts, and looking good while you do it — but there’s one skill that’s almost never taught in lessons and yet makes you instantly more enjoyable to play with: playing ready.

We get it. Golf has more rules than a middle school dance, and half of them aren’t written anywhere. But if you want to feel like you belong out there—and not get side-eyed by the starter—you’ll want to know these five unspoken etiquette essentials.

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