With the shortened daylight hours in winter it is
important that we all take on board the need to complete our rounds of
golf as quickly as possible in order that the later games can be completed
before the courses are closed.
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Walk – don’t stroll
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Be prepared to tee off with a club, ball and tee at
the ready – don’t dither
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Have a provisional ball close at hand
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Play a provisional ball if there is any doubt that
the original may not be found or it may be out of bounds
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Tee off out of turn if this saves time
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Tee off before marking score cards if this saves
time
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Play out of turn if this saves time
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Clear the green as quickly as possible to allow
approaching players to proceed and do not stand on the green casually
marking score cards
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Around the greens, leave bags and trolleys in a
handy place to pick up for the next tee
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Wherever possible putt out on the greens rather
than mark and pick up
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In Stableford or Bogey events, pick up when out of
points or the hole is lost
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Make a conscious effort to speed up if a gap
appears between your game and the one in front – and remind your
fellow players of the need for ‘fast play’
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Don’t daydream – watch your fellow players to
see where their shots have landed and assist in searches as necessary
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Call the following game ‘up’ if a search is in
progress – and let the game ‘through’ if it is ready to proceed
before your game
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Keep an eye on the following game and assist with
ball watching to prevent unnecessary searches (e.g. 3rd hole on the
Princes)
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Don’t linger at the tea hut
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Don’t stand on the 18th having hugs and kisses!