Pace of Play on the Golf Course
It’s Not a Race. It's Not a Leisurely Stroll Either
If you are a recreational golfer playing 18 holes with friends, the last thing you want to do is create a traffic jam on the golf course.
I get a chuckle when I chat with a friend and ask him about his round, “Was it busy out there today?”, and his response would sometimes be, “Just behind us”. We would both chuckle because we knew that was a dead giveaway for someone playing too slow.
At most recreational golf courses, if you are playing in a foursome, it should take anywhere from 4 to 4.5 hours to complete 18 holes of golf.
No need to race like a speed demon to keep a good pace on the course. The secret? Use your time wisely. Strike that balance between giving each shot the time and attention it deserves and moving down the fairways at a steady pace.
Eight Tips to Help You Maintain a Good Pace of Play on the Golf Course
# 1 Be Ready to Go
If you have a 9:00 AM tee time, be ready to go at least fifteen minutes early. When it is…
