Determining Who Tees Off First
Lowest score goes first. In casual play, just go when you're ready.
Do
- On hole 1: coin flip, card draw, or whoever the starter calls
- On subsequent holes: player with lowest score on previous hole has 'honors'
- In casual play with 'ready golf': whoever is ready can tee off first
Don't
- Don't insist on strict honors on every hole during a casual round — ready golf speeds things up
- Don't tee off while others are still on the previous green
Beginner-safe script
“Who has honors? Or — want to just do ready golf today?”
Why it matters
Knowing the tee order keeps the round flowing and avoids awkward moments.