Attention members,

 

No one likes slow play or 5 hour rounds, and often we look to blame others, instead of looking first at ourselves.

 

Every single player is responsible for their own pace of play, and whilst the ‘low marker’ should be monitoring pace of play – it is up to each one of you to ‘pick it up’.  

Ensure you are always aware of your place in the field!

It is the responsibility of all members to be proactive in addressing slow play – don’t look at someone else

• Keep up with the group ahead – not ahead of the group behind (but don’t COVID bunch)
• Watch your ball till it stops, and then walk straight to it when you can do so safely.
• If you think it might be hard to find, hit a provisional – and 3 minutes maximum search time

Don’t bunch and chat in the middle of the fairway while one player plays their shot;

• go to your ball
• assess our shot,
• select your club,
• have your practice swing/s,
• be ready to hit
• maximum 40 seconds to play your shot

Play “ready golf” (except in match-play); if you can hit safely – do so.

Allow shorter hitters to tee off first, and if you only hit 200 off the tee, your 4 iron isn’t going to go 230 to the green! (Be realisitic with your abilities).

Leave your bag at the side of the green nearest the next tee -not in front of the green!

When walking to the green, assess your line and putt as you approach.

Putt out your short putts, unless you will be standing on another player’s line.

Do not score while on the green. Scores should be marked on tees while other players are hitting.

No practice putting after you finish the hole.

Move quickly to the next tee after you have putted out.

Any group that is unduly delaying a following group must let the following group through if asked to do so.

 

If you do experiance a longer round than usual, please don’t abuse other players or members – raise it through the appropriate channels. But remember we are al returning after a long lay-off and some are very rusty.

Bottom line, we are out in the sunshine, playing a game we enjoy, on a course that has never looked better, so let’s all appreciate that opportunity while we can.

 

regards,

 

Stuart Thompson

President YGC

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