FAST PLAY GUIDELINES

Playing briskly and keeping up with the group ahead makes the game more enjoyable for all. To help eliminate slow play problems, golfers are encouraged to:

            1. Take no more than one practice swing.

            2. Play “ready golf”! Do not worry about honors, or who is farther away. Hit when ready as long as no one is in the way, or will be disturbed. Shorter hitters may hit first if the longer hitter would have to wait.

            3. Watch all balls hit by the group so all can help find the balls as rapidly as possible. If a ball is not readily found, all players should search vigorously for 4 minutes maximum, then drop another ball, take TWO shots penalty, and move on.

            4. Whenever possible, plan your next shot, select your club, and take your practice swing, while the other players are playing.

            5. Whenever possible, power cart drivers should drop a player off at his ball and then proceed to the other ball and get ready to hit.

            6. Always take a club, or several clubs, to your ball when you leave your golf bag or power cart.

            7. Power cart riders should clean their clubs, put them back into their golf bag, etc., while others are playing, not when they could be driving to a players ball.

            8. Take your clubs and cart to the back or side of the green closest to the next hole, before taking your clubs to pitch, chip, or putt around the green.

            9. Do not wait to start putting until all balls are on the green. The farthest from the hole does not need to hit first.

            10. After putting, putt again immediately unless you will be stepping in someone’s line. If so, immediately mark your ball.

            11. After taking your stroke, do not practice putt, or practice swing if it will interfere or delay anyone.

            12. After completing a hole, move briskly to the next hole, then put away your clubs and record the score.