Myrtle Beach Golf News

It's no secret that one of the most frequent complaints about golf is "slow play." Most agree, the average round should take no more than 4.5 hours. And if you are on vacation and have scheduled a 36-hole day, there is a good chance you may not make your second tee time if you get trapped behind some slow golfers. So, for the benefit of all, here are a few thoughts and suggestions that should help everyone get around the course just a little bit faster.

• Arrive at the course at least 30 minutes prior to your tee time to allow adequate time to check in and loosen up.
• Each golfer should take responsibility for not slowing down the group.
• Unless you're playing a formal match, forget the honor system. Whoever gets to the tee first should plug a tee in the ground and fire away.
• If unsure whether your ball is OB or may be lost, hit a provisional ball so that you won't have to return to the spot to replay the shot.
• If you are not driving the cart, get out and walk to your ball. Even if your ball is in front of another player, you can walk to your ball, get prepared and then move out of the way.
• If using a cart on a cart-path-only day, take more than one club with you when you walk from the cart to your ball.
• Use the time you spend getting to your ball to think about the next shot - the yardage, the club selection. When you reach your ball you'll need less time to figure out the shot.
• Begin reading the green and lining up putts as soon as you reach the green. Don't wait until it's your turn to putt to start the process.
• Never delay making a stroke because you're chatting with a playing partner. Put the conversation on hold, make your stroke, then pick up the conversation again.

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