Pace of Play — How Fast to Play

Do

• Target: 18 holes in 4 hours (foursome), 3.5 hours (twosome)
• Be ready to hit when it's your turn — club selection, distance, line should be noted before you approach the ball
• Limit practice swings to 1 (max 2) per shot
• Walk briskly between shots
• On the green, mark your ball promptly, read while others putt, leave when done

Don't

• Don't stand over the ball for 30+ seconds analyzing every detail
• Don't linger on the green recording scores — move off and mark cards between holes
• Don't take multiple practice swings before each shot

Beginner-safe script

“If asked to speed up: 'You're right, thanks for the heads up — we'll pick it up.'”

Why it matters

Slow play backs up the entire course and causes frustration for everyone. It's the #1 etiquette complaint in golf.