Pace of Play Tips

From club selection to pre-shot routine to execution, strive to hit your shot in 20 seconds when it is your turn to play.
Keep your pre-shot routine short.
Plan your shot before you get to your ball.
It is acceptable for players to “hit when ready” anytime on the course, as long as it is safe to do so.
Take no more than one practice swing.
Always carry an extra ball with you.
Always carry several clubs if you are not beside your cart.
Carry club used to hit previous shot to your next shot, then put the club in the bag and pull out the club you’ll be using for your next shot.
As cart driver, drop your partner off at their ball, proceed to your ball if it is safe to do so.
If your group has players playing from multiple tee boxes, all members of the group should get their clubs at the first tee box played. Then walk/ride (depending on distance) to the next tee box.
Before arriving at your first tee box, have balls, divot repair tool, and ball marker on your person. Have GPS (if using) set up and ready to go.
If possible, have players playing from the same tees ride in the same cart.
Shorter distance hitters should tee off first followed by longer distance hitters.
After everyone has teed off, go to the general vicinity of your ball, even if others may be behind you, as long as they are not hitting in your direction.
Take putter with you if you are chipping near the green.
Putt out unless you are in someone’s line.
Record scores at tee box, not green.
If you fall behind, make an extra effort to catch up.
If you can’t see the group in front of you, you are behind and need to catch up.
If you get to a par 5 and the group in front of you is playing their approach shots to the green or are farther away, you are behind and need to catch up.
If you get to a par 4 and the group in front of you is on the green or they are not on the hole at all, you are behind and need to catch up.
If you get to a par 3 and the group in front of you has left the hole, you are behind and need to catch up.