Slow play on the golf course is one of the most fixable bad habits in golf. Those who do it most often are the ones that are least aware of the importance of keeping up to speed.
Everybody complains about slow play ahead of them, but we tend to ignore those behind us when we’re looking for a lost ball. While you should never rush your golf game, there are a number of tips that you can apply to improve your overall pace:
Know your ability. If you’re an average golfer, don’t drive from the championship tees. While you may think that you’re prepared for the challenge, you’re actually just preparing yourself for a long day of golf.
Know what ball you’re playing with. Make sure to take note of the brand and number on the ball so that you don’t mistake another ball as your own while in play.
Watch your shot. Try to pay attention to where your ball landed. If you lose sight of it, ask one of your playing partners where they thought it may have landed.
Plan your shot. After your foursome has shot, walk directly to your ball instead of moving from one to another (assuming you aren’t at risk of being hit). While waiting for others, plan your shot by selecting your club and knowing where you want to aim.
If you think you’re ball may be out of bounds, take a “provisional shot” to ensure that you won’t have to backtrack later on. Also, try to limit mulligans (if you’re playing with those) when there is pressure from the group behind you.
Read the green. Watch what other putts are doing and have your shot prepared before it’s your turn.
While those are the basics, there are many other ways to limit slow play. The main rule of thumb should be to “play as you’d want those in front of you to play”. By doing this, you’ll most likely keep a good pace without having to rush yourself through the process.
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