It’s getting close to the busy season here at Heritage Palms. I would like to remind everyone what the Rules of Golf say about Pace of Play.
RULE 5.6B PROMPT PACE OF PLAY
A round of golf is meant to be played at a prompt pace. Each player should recognize that their pace of play is likely to affect how long it will take other players to play their rounds, including both those in the player’s group and those in the following groups.
PACE OF PLAY RECOMMENDATIONS.
The player should play at a prompt pace throughout the round, including the time taken to:
- Prepare for and make each stroke,
- Move from one place to another between strokes, and
- Move to the next teeing area after completing a hole. A player should prepare in advance for the next stroke and be ready to play when it is their turn. When it’s the player’s turn to play:
- It’s recommended that the player make the stroke in no more than 40 seconds after they are (or should be) able to play without interference or distraction, and
- The player should usually be able to play more quickly than that and is encouraged to do so.
Your position on the course should be directly behind the group ahead of you. When groups behind you are waiting on you to play and you are NOT waiting on the group ahead of you, YOU ARE THE SLOW GROUP AND NEED TO PICK UP YOUR PACE.
HERE IS THIS MONTH’S GOLF ETIQUETTE TIP: When a golf ball is hit short, but beyond the post that prevents carts from going any farther, players need to remember to take sand with them to repair any divots they make, as well as divots of others. If a player is dropped off at his/her ball, the driver should remind the player to take a scoop of sand.
