Respectful Golf 101
With golf experiencing a boom in popularity, courses are more crowded than ever - especially on
weekends. A lot of players are relatively new to the game or returning to the tee after being out for a while. That can produce situations where the pace of play slows down. We want to make sure that
everyone can enjoy golf and has fun - but please, remember to be considerate and respect others.
The following are a few short reminders. You can get some additional pace of play tips here - Feel free to
share these at your course or club or with friends.
Remember, golf is supposed to be a 4-4.5 hour game!
R – Pick the Right tees for your game in order to have the best experience. Hit it like Bubba? Cool, then some of the back tees may be for you. Haven’t been out for a while or have a mid-range Handicap Index? Try the mid-range tees.
E - Each group should do its best to keep up with the group in front of them. Work together to make up time when you fall behind. Tips: pick up after your max score and give those short putts if you can.
S- Slowing down the group behind you? Let them play through if possible.
P - Play ready golf whenever possible. Lost a ball? Call it after 3 minutes; drop a new one and carry on.
E - Enjoy yourself but also try to be more Efficient. Cut down on practice swings for sure. Friendly
mulligan - ok, but just one, please. Grab a few extra clubs if you’re not sure about the distance. Size up
your putt while others are putting to save time.
C - Camaraderie is key, having fun with buddies and family members is what it is all about. Just be aware not to get side-tracked on conversations and fall behind.
T - Take care of the course - replace divots, fix ball marks, properly rake the bunkers - leave it as you
would like to have it left for you! This does take a few minutes, but is part of the respect for the game.
The other benefit of playing the round as intended means you can get to the post-round more quickly!
See you out there -
