Pace of Play

A group is out of position if it reaches the tee and there is an open Par 3 or Par 4 hole, or if the group ahead of you is on the green on a Par 5 hole.

Slow play is a result of bad habits that waste time. If you find group is often out of position you should consider adopting some of the suggestions listed below. The groups behind you will appreciate it and have a more enjoyable round of golf.

To assist you in maintaining your proper pace of play:

·         Play “Ready Golf” and be ready to play.

Be aware of and keep up with the group in front of you.  Look ahead, not behind.  This is a major problem.

Study your line of putt while others are preparing to putt.  Do not wait until it is your turn. This is a major problem.

·         Always hit a provisional ball if your ball might be lost or OB.

·         Whenever possible, especially on the tee, pay close attention when others hit so that you might help them find a lost ball.

·         Take NO MORE THAN 5 minutes to look for a lost ball.

Take several clubs with you when you walk to your ball, the one you think you will use plus others you might use.

The first player whose ball is on the green should drive the cart to the appropriate position behind or beside the green.

Leave the green and immediately drive to the next tee, then put your clubs away and take out the club you will use next.

Record scores at the tee, not greenside.

Drive the cart as a team.  While one player walks to their ball the other player drives up the cart path opposite their ball.  Do not wait for a player to return to the cart before proceeding to the next ball.

When walking, walk briskly between shots.

If you are having “One of Those Days” and you are not keeping up, you can “Put In Your Pocket” on a hole and still compete in closest to the pin, skins and in team events, as long as your teammate(s) finishes the hole.  Your maximum allowable score will still be posted for you.