Posts Tagged ‘pace of play’
18 reasons why your pace of play might be too slow on the golf course
Brandon Tucker Why is pace of play such an issue for many golfers in the United States? Having played this game with what feels like just about every demographic possible, I’m convinced that most of us actually don’t take too long on our pre-shot routine, or spend too much time reading the greens. Slow play,…
Read More10 pace-of-play rules every golfer should follow on the course
BY: ZEPHYR MELTON Pace of play is a hot topic in golf. Slow play is one of the cardinal sins of golf. Give yourself a putt outside the leather? Sure. Show up a couple minutes after your tee time? Okay. Use a foot wedge in the trees? Not the end of the world. But if you play…
Read More2024 STATE OF THE TRAIL REPORT
Happy New Year Friends of the Alamo City Golf Trail – 2023 has flown by, but not without plenty of highlights sprinkled across the Alamo City Golf Trail. This past spring, we took delivery of a new fleet of golf carts. The new EZ-GOs are an upgraded model from the previous fleet, and we leased…
Read More15 ways to be a faster golfer
By E. Michael Johnson I hate slow play. Ever since I was a caddie picking up the range at the Country Club of New Canaan in Connecticut, I learned to play fast—because playing fast meant getting more holes in after the range was picked. Play fast, and you’ll make fast friends on the course. To be…
Read MoreRules School: Hit one out of bounds? This new local rule can save you strokes and time
**NOTE** The following “Local Rule” is not meant to apply to competitive rounds. There are few things in golf that feel worse than blasting a tee shot out of bounds and reloading with your third shot from the tee box. Even worse, looking for a wayward ball down the fairway only to have to make a walk…
Read MoreTips and Suggestions for Improving Pace of Play
Playing at a better pace is not about hurrying up or rushing around the course. It is simply about being more efficient with your valuable time, as well as everyone else’s. Adopting this mindset – and not being afraid to share it with your fellow players – will ultimately add enjoyment to your golf experience.…
Read More5 reasons why you should play from the forward tees (you’ll thank us later)
BY: ZEPHYR MELTON In the 2020 Distance Insights Report, the USGA and R&A concluded that the average male golfer hits their driver just 216 yards. For females that number drops to 148 yards. In other words, most golfers don’t hit the ball very far — and yet most still play from pretty ambitious tee boxes. Based on my experience…
Read More10 Rules for Good Golf Etiquette
By Arnold Palmer I. Don’t be the slowest player In my casual games at Bay Hill, we get around in under four hours — and that’s in fivesomes. Evaluate your pace of play honestly and often, and if you’re consistently the slowest one in your group, you’re a slow player, period. Encourage everyone to move…
Read MoreBeginner Golf Tip: Keeping Up the Pace of Play
Many people take up golf for the game’s leisurely aspects. The calm, slow pace separates golf from most sports and makes it an excellent stress-buster. That said, golfers aren’t expected to dawdle on the course. The phrase “take your time” has its limits, especially when the course is busy. Experienced golfer prefer to play at a…
Read MoreTips and Suggestions for Improving Pace of Play
Playing at a better pace is not about hurrying up or rushing around the course. It is simply about being more efficient with your valuable time, as well as everyone else’s. Adopting this mindset – and not being afraid to share it with your fellow players – will ultimately add enjoyment to your golf experience.…
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