If you’re late on the tee for a social game, it might not matter so much… or so you think.
Even if you’re given the ok to tee off a fraction late, it’s unlikely to help the pace of play and can lead to the course becoming congested.
Being ready to play when it’s your turn can save so much time over the course of a round.
As long as you’re not distracting a fellow player while you prepare to play your next shot, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be ready to play.
If your playing partner is repeatedly barking your name across the fairway, you need to switch on.
3. Follow the signs and park accordingly.
If you’re playing somewhere new and it’s not obvious where the next hole is, this can slow things up. However, even those who have played at the same club for years can be guilty of ‘poor parking’.
To keep a good pace, be aware of where the next tee is, so you can put your bag down or park your trolley in the right position – it’s going to save a lot of time.
4. Don’t mark your card on the green
It’s about being aware of the group behind you.
However, you can expect a few hands on hips from the fourball on the fairway if you finish the hole by noting down your scores.
Do it on the next tee, or you risk being that unpopular group everyone moans about.
5. Keep your pace up
Those signs on the course reminding you how long you should have taken to reach a certain point are there for a reason.
Golf is not a game that should be rushed, but five-hour rounds are not great fun.
If everyone does their best to keep up with the group in front – and there are always going to be occasions when play slows a little – then the tempo of the round should be just right.
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