What Does Honor Mean in Golf?
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
Play & formats
Golf term
Honor
Honor in practice
In casual "ready golf," groups often ignore strict honors to speed up play, hitting when ready and safe. In formal competition, though, playing out of turn on the tee still follows the honor.
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