Explosive shots on tee, fairway, and in sandtraps can cause damage to the course. A conscientious golfer will find the divot and quickly put it back in place, tamping it down so the grass can keep growing. And when the ball lands in a sandtrap, after you blast out, the proper thing to do is to find the rake and smooth the sand so the trap is ready for the next player. Take special care when you get on the green and remove the flagstick. Lay it down gently on turf near the edge of the green, far away from the hole. Never throw it down on the green itself because of the damage it could inflict on the surface. It could also become a hazard, an “unofficial” barrier, if a player's ball runs by the cup.

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