Pace of Play Tips
Minimize your time on the tee
- "Hit when ready” (don’t worry about honors)
- Tee-off as soon as the group ahead is clear
original ball might be lost or out of bounds.
- Carry an extra ball in your pocket, just in case…
On the Fairway
- "Hit when ready” (don’t worry about honors)
- Plan your shot before you get to your ball. Determine your yardage and make your club selection before it is your turn to play. Very often, you can do this while others are playing, without disruption. If you take your glove off between shots, have it back on before it is your turn to play
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Keep your pre-shot routine short. (Aim to play in 20 seconds) Pick your line of play once and trust yourself. Try to take no more than one practice swing, then set up to the ball and play your shot. Most importantly,be ready to hit when it is your turn.
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Start moving toward your next shot promptly.
- Players who hit shorter distances should hit if longer players are waiting for the green to clear.
- Limit search for lost balls to 3 minutes
On the Green
- Place your clubs between green and next tee or golf cart.
- Pick up when max score has been reached.
- Study your putt while others are putting.
- Don’t mark every putt. Continue putting until holed out when your group is behind.
- First person in the hole should be the one to pick up the flag.
- Record scores at the next tee box.