Pace of Play Reminder
Over the last few months we have had a number of complaints around the pace of play during competitions with some rounds taking some groups 5 hours! While we note that the weather and course conditions have been wet, we are asking members to adopt the ‘Ready Golf’ principles as we look to improve round times and enjoyment for all. Remember that if you save 1-2 minutes per hole it can add up to 20-30 minutes over your round.
Over the coming month we will be promoting the ‘Ready Golf’ principles and asking members to take note of their own round times. The Captains will also be monitoring round times during each competition and you may start to receive notifications on your Mi-score app or messages from the Club if your rounds are taking longer than the 4:20mins.
The Club has a goal to bring average rounds down to no longer than 4:20mins (2:10mins per 9 holes).
Below are the some of the principles to follow:
READY GOLF STANDARDS
- On the tee: Players are required to apply “Ready Golf” standards. The first player to each tee who is READY, hits off.
- On the fairways: The first player READY plays their shot, regardless of distance to the green, (PROVIDED IT IS SAFE TO DO SO).
- On the greens: Make your preparation while others are putting so that you are ready to putt immediately when it is your turn. Once you start putting, you should finish unless you will be standing in someone’s line.
- If your group has fallen behind the group in front when 2 players have putted out, then they should immediately move to the next tee and tee off.
Note: It is the responsibility of each group to keep up with the group in front. If you are not able to see the group in front it is likely you are holding up the whole field.
Other Tips:
- It is the players responsibility to be on the tee ready to hit off at your scheduled tee of time. The Club will be assessing your pace of play based on your tee off time. Don’t wait to be called, you should be at the tee 5 minutes before your scheduled tee time.
- Hit your shot before helping someone to look for a lost ball – most often they will find their ball while you play your shot.
- Mark your score card once you have reached the next tee to allow other groups to play, not off to the side of the green.
- Place your bag, buggy or cart between the green and the next tee.
- If you are in carts, drop your partner off to play their shot and then move to your ball to play your shot.
- If carts are on paths take your distance finder and a couple of clubs to the ball to play. Don’t make two trips.
Thank you,
Coffs Harbour Golf Club